Northern Stage facts for kids
| Formation | 1997 |
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| Type | Non-profit theater |
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Artistic Director
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Carol Dunne |
Northern Stage is a special theater company located in White River Junction, VT. It's a professional theater, which means people who work there are paid to create amazing plays. It is also a "non-profit" organization. This means any money they make goes back into making more shows and helping the community. They are part of a group called the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This group sets high standards for professional theaters across the country.
How Northern Stage Began
Northern Stage was started in 1997. It was founded by a person named Brooke Ciardelli. The theater has grown a lot since then. It has become an important part of the arts scene in Vermont.
What Northern Stage Does
Northern Stage creates many different kinds of plays. They put on shows for people of all ages. In 2014, Northern Stage started a program called "New Works Now." This program helps create brand new plays. It gives new writers a chance to show their work.
Leadership and Community
Northern Stage is also part of something called the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle. This group helps support women who are leaders in theater. Carol Dunne, who is the Artistic Director at Northern Stage, helped start this important group. This shows Northern Stage's commitment to strong leadership and new ideas in theater.
