“For more than a quarter-century, The Robey Theatre Company has been committed to preserving the Black theatrical canon and to exploration and innovation that moves audiences to reflection and action.”
—Ben Guillory, Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director
Mission Statement
The Robey Theatre Company’s mission is to foster a community of artists whose purpose is to develop and produce plays written about the global Black experience.
At its core, the organization is committed to effecting social change and to the preservation, production, and reinterpretation of celebrated “Black Classics.”
Vision Statement
The Robey Theatre Company envisions a world where all people have access to the transformative power of theatre arts. One where creative people can thrive and share universal human experiences that make the world a better place. A world where classical meets modern theatre breaks barriers and crosses racial, ethnic, and gender lines to improve civilization.
Core Values Statement
Excellence
We are committed to excellence in all we do. We choose important stories to tell, with great attention to our theatrical ethos, and with a commitment to the highest devotion to artistry.
We endeavor to; create memorable experiences for our artists and our audience members that are impactful and last a lifetime..
Integrity
We value our reputation and endeavor to operate with integrity in our operations and our approach to the work.
We choose courage over comfort and what is right over ease. We practice our values rather than simply professing them.
Development
We nurture imagination and court inspiration through mastery of skills and techniques, to create fluent, authentic, original storytelling that illuminates the complexity of the human spirit and questions accepted wisdom.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating spaces where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and community engagement are valued.
We are committed to fairness and equity and ongoing practices that enhance our relationships with our stakeholders and constituency.
We find strength in our diversity and are proud of our efforts to lowering barriers to participation in the field.
Entertainment
We believe that entertaining our community is a noble and worthy endeavor all on its own.
We believe in the awesome potential that theatre has to motivate, educate, and inspire audiences.
We also believe that these objectives can only be realized by first engaging an audience through compelling stories and rich characters.
Collaboration
We attend both to process and to results, hearing the voices of colleagues and striving for a collective vision of our goals
We take pride in the contributions and accomplishments of the individual and of the team
We seek our community to collaborate with as it is the life blood of sustainability.