Mission, Vision, & Values

MISSION:

Dobama Theatre is dedicated to premiering important new plays by established and emerging playwrights in professional productions of the highest quality. Through theatrical production, community engagement, and education programming, Dobama nurtures the development of theatre artists and builds new audiences for the arts while provoking an examination of our contemporary world.

VISION:

Dobama Theatre professionally produces urgent, engaging, exceptional theatre
in an environment that is increasingly equitable, safe, and nurturing to the community we share.

CORE VALUES:

COMMUNITY
Dobama nurtures personal and professional relationships in and outside of the theatre community by supporting the growth of local theatre artists and by reaching out, giving back, and embracing each of our neighbors in the Northeast Ohio region.


JUSTICE
Dobama humbly serves each individual person, honoring the dignity of all.
Dobama puts love into action in the ongoing pursuit of justice.


ARTISTRY
Dobama creates extraordinary theatre through dynamic, provocative productions and
fearless programming that asks burning questions about the human experience.


(R)EVOLUTION
Dobama makes bold change by putting people first and ensuring that everyone
has a voice in that change. We consistently, audaciously adapt and hold ourselves accountable
in our commitment to lead with integrity, grit, and radical kindness.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

*working – adapted from the Love & Respect document

Dobama Theatre is committed to anti-racism action and a culture of authentic inclusivity. This effort is ongoing and will not end anytime soon. Our work is divided into three parts: The People, The Work, and The Process. The People come first, as they also do in our core values. We care for the whole person and create a larger, more equitable table for all to pursue our mission together. The Work are actions being taken to root out white supremacist, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, and other oppressive structures so that we might replace them with organizational tools built on consensus, transparency, and trust. The Process is how we will move forward in equitably representing and investing in the community we serve, and how we will continue to assess our progress, remain accountable, and determine further action in years to come.

For more information on how dobama theatre puts its mission, vision, and values into action, click here.

Land Acknowledgement

In recognizing the land upon which we reside, we express our gratitude and appreciation to those who lived and worked here before us; those whose stewardship and resilient spirit makes our residence possible on this traditional homeland of the Lenape (Delaware), Shawnee, Wyandot Miami, Ottawa, Potawatomi, and other Great Lakes tribes (Chippewa, Kickapoo, Wea, Pinakshaw, and Kaskaskia). We also acknowledge the thousands of Native Americans who now call Northeast Ohio home. Dobama Theatre and the greater Cleveland area occupy land officially ceded by 1100 chiefs and warriors signing the Treaty of Greenville in 1795.

TAX DOCUMENTS

Dobama Theatre believes that an organization’s values are reflected in how they use resources. A professional theatre’s mission should be support in their annual budget. In the spirit of transparency and trust, below you’ll find the organization’s 990 tax forms. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call the administrative office at: 216.932.6838.