Stephenville Theatre Festival (STF) is a not-for-profit charitable organization, registered through the Canada Revenue Agency. It is run by an extremely motivated volunteer Board of Directors who are respected professionals in our community. Helmed by our passionate Artistic Director and General Manager, under the guidance of our esteemed board, and with the tireless work of theatre professionals from our province and across Canada, STF continues to provide meaningful and delightful theatrical experiences for all in attendance.

Mission

With a mission to enrich the economic, artistic, and cultural sectors of the Town of Stephenville while serving as an anchor event for tourism in the Bay St. George area, the festival’s yearly operations strive to reflect the following core values:

● Artistic Excellence and Integrity: fostering the development, production, and presentation of artistic works of a high calibre and with artistic merit while providing an inspiring process for professional artists to hone and perfect their craft.

● Commitment to Education: inspiring the next generation of artists in the community by providing training opportunities in the areas of performance, stagecraft, and production for local youth. Student placements and mentorship opportunities within our professional activities also allow company members to grow and evolve their artistic practice during their time with STF.

● Looking to the Future: continuing to become a resource for the development and presentation of new work by local and provincial artists.

● In the Community: inspiring a healthy community through the arts, by providing local employment, educational, and performing opportunities, as well as promoting the interest and inspiration of the theatre arts to the community that supports us. Participating in local events and supporting local businesses helps our community thrive as a whole.

● Access and Inclusion: encouraging the participation of individuals who are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective to participate in, as well as attend and enjoy our activities.

● Ethics in Action: to conduct our activities in an ethical and transparent manner ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for staff, the board of directors, contract employees, and artists in an open relationship with audiences, donors/supporters, and the community at large.

● The Arts and our Planet: Striving for sustainability within our artistic operations we commit to the effort of acting in an environmentally sustainable manner by reusing and repurposing our production materials, as well as being mindful when purchasing materials and supplies that support our activities.