Mission and Goals

Journeymen Theater Ensemble is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for theater professionals to create art that addresses social and moral issues that challenge and inspire its artists and audiences.

Philosophy
Founded on and guided by Christian principles, Journeymen Theater challenges each team member to love the individuals and companies who work for and with JTE.  Love is defined as “patient and kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.” (I Corinthians 13: 4-7)  These are the values JTE espouses and encourages its associates to strive for.  Also, in consideration of the Christian principles that govern JTE, it is respectfully requested that its associates not use the Lord’s name in vain while working for and/or representing the theater company

Short and Long Term Goals

Short Term Goals

• Raise funds to continue producing productions.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and local theaters.
• Employ key personnel on a part-time basis.
• Cultivate the prayer support network.
• Expand the Board of Directors to 18-20 members comprised of local community and business leaders.
• Continue monthly Saturday new play series.
• Continuing the summer internship program.
• Develop and produce new plays by emerging playwrights.
• Develop a local touring production to reach those who cannot afford or get to the theater.
• Cultivate and implement community outreach events.
• Offer theatrical training classes.

Long Term Goals

• Raise funds to secure permanent space.
• Staff and pay a full-time management team.
• Employ permanent company members on a full-time basis.
• Create an apprentice program for actors, directors, designers, and technicians.
• Maintain sufficient fundraising to support six-show seasons and Journeymen's mission.
• Build a retreat center for professional artists. The retreat center will include rehearsal space, visual art and music studios, and a library, as well as living quarters and a communal kitchen and dining area.