Our Mission

The mission of GVT is to create live, professional quality theatre in West Virginia and through theatre to enlighten, enrich and enliven the life of our Region.

•We are a producing organization that is dedicated to sharing the connection between art and life with our community through the live, interactive voice of theatre.

•We create work that speaks to the human spirit and work that entertains.

•We are committed to the education of young people.

•We are dedicated to developing new plays.

•We are a unique rural arts group committed to excellence in live theatre.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) is committed to building a company-wide culture that highlights the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We aim to prioritize these practices in the operation of our institution. We firmly believe that everyone has a story worth telling. We value diverse life experiences, heritages, and are dedicated to a non-discrimination policy without regard to age, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religious beliefs, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran status, political persuasion, or beliefs. GVT is dedicated to equitable treatment for all to ensure that artists, staff, volunteers, students, guests, and patrons feel welcomed.

Goals

•To produce theatre, here in rural West Virginia.

•To develop new shows and to perform an eclectic choice of plays

•To be a regional, residential theatre that combines talent from our community with professional talent.

•To employ a core company of theatre artists.

•To tour into schools and rural communities.

•To be an artist-driven organization.

•To provide quality programs for our area’s children and to teach them in theatre arts, self-worth and critical thinking.

•To be a force in the economic growth of the Greenbrier Valley through our year-round programming.

Jesus Christ Superstar, 2016. Christin Byrdsong, Kim Morgan Dean*, Jacob Thompson* and Ensemble. *denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association. Photo by 84 Agency.