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Mission

Company Statement

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 a group of seven graduates of the Theatre Arts Department at S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. The company was registered as a non-profit, 501c3 organization through the Federal I.R.S. in June of 2006. Clockwork is managed and operated by a seven-person Administrative Staff, supported and advised by The Board of Directors and Advisors. The company presented its premiere production of Sam Shepard’s True West in May of 2006 at The Duo Theatre in the East 4th Street Cultural District. Last season began at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row in January of 2007, with Clockwork’s production of The Monument by Colleen Wagner, directed by Beverly Brumm. Following that, in May, Clockwork produced a newly adapted version of David Ives’ comedy, Don Juan in Chicago, directed by Owen M Smith. Smith, along with Clockwork’s Artistic Director, Jay Rohloff, adapted Mr. Ives’ previous versions of the play, and that new adaptation has since been published as the Definitive Edition of the script. This past November, Clockwork held its second annual Benefit event at Django Restaurant in Manhattan, bringing members, audiences and artists alike together to celebrate the company’s progress and success. The current season began with Jeff Daniels’ Apartment 3A, directed by Owen M. Smith. This May, Cherry Smoke marked the first presentation of The Clockwork Readings Series. The 2008/2009 season will be announced soon.



Mission Company Statement	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 a group of seven graduates of the Theatre Arts Department at S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. The company was registered as a non-profit, 501c3 organization through the Federal I.R.S. in June of 2006. Clockwork is managed and operated by a seven-person Administrative Staff, supported and advised by The Board of Directors and Advisors. The company presented its premiere production of Sam Shepard’s True West in May of 2006 at The Duo Theatre in the East 4th Street Cultural District. Last season began at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row in January of 2007, with Clockwork’s production of The Monument by Colleen Wagner, directed by Beverly Brumm. Following that, in May, Clockwork produced a newly adapted version of David Ives’ comedy, Don Juan in Chicago, directed by Owen M Smith. Smith, along with Clockwork’s Artistic Director, Jay Rohloff, adapted Mr. Ives’ previous versions of the play, and that new adaptation has since been published as the Definitive Edition of the script. This past November, Clockwork held its second annual Benefit event at Django Restaurant in Manhattan, bringing members, audiences and artists alike together to celebrate the company’s progress and success. The current season began with Jeff Daniels’ Apartment 3A, directed by Owen M. Smith. This May, Cherry Smoke marked the first presentation of The Clockwork Readings Series. The 2008/2009 season will be announced soon.
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