Mission & Values
Mission Statement
Melding theatrical tradition and innovation The 5 & Dime assembles a high quality, culturally relevant, diverse, and integrated collection of artistic events. We seek to entertain, engage and enrich our current and future audiences. The 5 & Dime will maintain financial strength and stability as a means to achieve greater artistic freedom and longevity.
As An Institution We Value…
ARTISTIC AMBITION
- Deliver innovative and interactive experiences reflecting our high standard of creative integrity
- Produce a compelling mix of new or re-imagined works that make sense in the context of our time
- Create a joyous, energetic, vibrant, and safe home for artists
INCLUSIVENESS & COLLABORATION
- Present a broad range of artistic offerings in addition to theatrical repertoire that address all segments of our diverse community
- Bring meaning into and nurture the lives of our neighbors, making creativity a component of their lifelong education
- Require transparency of operations and decision making
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES
- Recognize that our volunteers, artists, audience, donors, board and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission
- Foster community partnerships and networking as vital connections to our audience and the world around us
- Maintain fiscal responsibility and financial security allowing us to create a legacy
