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Mission

The Clockwork Theatre has a commitment to producing plays of significance. We believe that people from all walks of life are affected by experiencing truthful stories on stage. With this in mind, our productions focus primarily on the relationships at the heart of the play, in the belief that this exploration can be a catalyst for self-reflection and change. By producing this kind of meaningful theatre at an affordable ticket price, we hope to attract both frequent theatergoers and new audiences from the rich, diverse culture in which we live.

In support of this mission, The Clockwork Theatre aims to:

Produce modern works of the highest quality in a variety of genres by both established and emerging playwrights with a unique voice in today's theatre.
Approach older works with a sense of the modern world around us, while approaching new and recent works with a sense of their relation to our history and the history of theatre.
Inspire and advocate the training of an ensemble of actors and theatre practitioners through group workshops and discussion sessions.
Embrace the future of theatrical production by exploring new technology and multimedia to aid in telling a story.
Operate from a position of financial strength and fiscal responsibility.
Produce theatre which can be accessed and enjoyed by audiences of all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds by keeping ticket prices low and providing lower priced seating for students and senior citizens.

Company History

THE CLOCKWORK THEATRE was founded in May 2005 by seven graduates of the Theatre Arts Department at S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. Clockwork is managed and operated by this seven-person Administrative Staff, supported and advised by The Boards of Directors and Advisors. The company was registered as a non-profit, 501©3 organization in 2006, and presented its premiere production of Sam Shepard's True West that year at The Duo Theatre in the East 4th Street Cultural District. Since then, the company has produced acclaimed productions as a resident company of Theatre Row Studios, a popular off-Broadway venue on 42nd Street.

The company received notoriety after producing a newly adapted version of David Ives' comedy, Don Juan in Chicago, directed by Owen M Smith. Smith, along with Artistic Director Jay Rohloff, adapted the playwright's previous versions of the play, and the new adaptation has since been published as the Definitive Edition of the script. Over the past two seasons, Clockwork has turned it's focus to working with playwrights on new plays. The company has developed and presented the World/United States premieres of James McManus' Cherry Smoke and Underground, and will present the U.S. Premiere of Jason Hall's GBS in March 2010. In support of the effort to develop new and undiscovered playwrights, Clockwork launched its annual Reading Series in 2008. The Reading Series has provided an arena in which to develop new works such as McManus' Cherry Smoke in 2008 and Jack Wade's Red Masquerade in 2009.

The Clockwork Theatre is funded through generous support from many individuals and charitable organizations. The company is supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, as well as The New York State Council on the Arts. Clockwork has received foundation support from McKenna Productions, The William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation and The Kate & Isaac Brody Foundation.

Funding

Governement Support:
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council
New York State Council on the Arts

Foundation Support:
Clockwork wishes to acknowledge and thank McKenna Productions, Ltd. for their continued annual support.
The William Gundry Broughton Foundation
The Kate & Isaac Brody Foundation

Matching Grants Program Partners:
GE Foundation

Corporate Sponsors & Partners:
Inocente Tequila
Beam Global Spirits & Wine

Members of Clockwork

Clockwork was founded by the support of generous individual donors. We would like to acknowledge and thank all of the members who have been essential to our development and success.



Mission Company Statement Funding Members of Clockwork	Mission The Clockwork Theatre has a commitment to producing plays of significance. We believe that people from all walks of life are affected by experiencing truthful stories on stage. With this in mind, our productions focus primarily on the relationships at the heart of the play, in the belief that this exploration can be a catalyst for self-reflection and change. By producing this kind of meaningful theatre at an affordable ticket price, we hope to attract both frequent theatergoers and new audiences from the rich, diverse culture in which we live. In support of this mission, The Clockwork Theatre aims to: Produce modern works of the highest quality in a variety of genres by both established and emerging playwrights with a unique voice in today's theatre. Approach older works with a sense of the modern world around us, while approaching new and recent works with a sense of their relation to our history and the history of theatre. Inspire and advocate the training of an ensemble of actors and theatre practitioners through group workshops and discussion sessions. Embrace the future of theatrical production by exploring new technology and multimedia to aid in telling a story. Operate from a position of financial strength and fiscal responsibility. Produce theatre which can be accessed and enjoyed by audiences of all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds by keeping ticket prices low and providing lower priced seating for students and senior citizens. Company History THE CLOCKWORK THEATRE was founded in May 2005 by seven graduates of the Theatre Arts Department at S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. Clockwork is managed and operated by this seven-person Administrative Staff, supported and advised by The Boards of Directors and Advisors. The company was registered as a non-profit, 501©3 organization in 2006, and presented its premiere production of Sam Shepard's True West that year at The Duo Theatre in the East 4th Street Cultural District. Since then, the company has produced acclaimed productions as a resident company of Theatre Row Studios, a popular off-Broadway venue on 42nd Street. The company received notoriety after producing a newly adapted version of David Ives' comedy, Don Juan in Chicago, directed by Owen M Smith. Smith, along with Artistic Director Jay Rohloff, adapted the playwright's previous versions of the play, and the new adaptation has since been published as the Definitive Edition of the script. Over the past two seasons, Clockwork has turned it's focus to working with playwrights on new plays. The company has developed and presented the World/United States premieres of James McManus' Cherry Smoke and Underground, and will present the U.S. Premiere of Jason Hall's GBS in March 2010. In support of the effort to develop new and undiscovered playwrights, Clockwork launched its annual Reading Series in 2008. The Reading Series has provided an arena in which to develop new works such as McManus' Cherry Smoke in 2008 and Jack Wade's Red Masquerade in 2009. The Clockwork Theatre is funded through generous support from many individuals and charitable organizations. The company is supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, as well as The New York State Council on the Arts. Clockwork has received foundation support from McKenna Productions, The William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation and The Kate & Isaac Brody Foundation. Funding Governement Support: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council New York State Council on the Arts Foundation Support: Clockwork wishes to acknowledge and thank McKenna Productions, Ltd. for their continued annual support. The William Gundry Broughton Foundation The Kate & Isaac Brody Foundation Matching Grants Program Partners: GE Foundation Corporate Sponsors & Partners: Inocente Tequila Beam Global Spirits & Wine Members of Clockwork Clockwork was founded by the support of generous individual donors. We would like to acknowledge and thank all of the members who have been essential to our development and success.
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