Our Mission
The power of the imaginative ideas of children brought to life though our multi-generational troupe.
Creative Stage Collective is a Harlem-based organization that brings together kids and professional adult artists to create and perform original works based on the imaginative ideas of children. Through these innovative pieces, we strive to re-connect our audiences to the joy and depth of the imagination of children, challenging them to look at the world from new vantage points, and providing quality entertainment that people of all ages can enjoy together.
Creative Stage Collective actively works to promote greater diversity in the performing arts at every level of our company -- from the board of directors, to the artists we work with, to the audiences we serve.
Through our multi-generational approach, we are building a community for artists of all ages: where long-lasting mentoring relationship are forged over years and decades; where youth gain vital skills that go well beyond the performings arts, where emerging artists find support, and where people of all ages and backgrounds see themselves and their ideas represented on stage.
Through collaborations with leading artists and arts organizations, we continuously challenge ourselves with new ideas as we pursue excellence.
We believe that creating together in this way -- incorporating artists from different backgrounds, cultures, ages, and disciplines -- will result in a product that is far richer than the sum of its parts.
We believe that creating together brings people together.
Our Vision
Our vision to grow Creative Stage Collective into the premier multi- generational theater company in the city, and to:
continue to expand our collective until we are able to provide creative opportunities to any young artist or family that wishes to participate.
continue to dedicate ourselves to fostering a space where talent of all levels can coalesce, by giving children agency and a meaningful voice.
devise new works of all kinds through our multi-generational approach.
collaborate with top level arts organizations and leading artists across disciplines and genres as we explore new ideas and pursue excellence.
create meaningful change in the lives of our participants by supporting skills that go beyond the performing arts and through organic, mentoring relationships.
Our VALUES
Community: We are committed to supporting and nurturing a multigenerational collective of artists.
Collaboration: We believe that when we work together we produce a product far greater than the sum of its parts.
Imagination: We believe in the power of the imaginative ideas of children, and in giving children agency and a meaningful voice.
Excellence: We believe in the power of excellence and disciplined work over time, and commit to ever higher artistic standards.
Accessibility: We believe that every child deserves the joy and learning that come through the performing arts.
Diversity: We believe in diversity at every level of our company – from the board of directors to the audiences we serve to the artists we engage.
