Our Mission
The mission of Dead Canary Theatre Company (DCTC) is to bring a unique and compelling approach to storytelling that will create excellent theatrical entertainment each time our curtain rises. These stories will open eyes, raise awareness, bring joy, and offer both nostalgia and fresh perspectives by using professional level talent, and fearless voices.
Who We Are
For generations, the canary has been a symbol of communication and awareness. When a canary sings, it does so to express so many different things: joy, freedom, protection, concern, pleasure, hope. The canary teaches us how to experience the importance of life and how to use our unique voice to tell our unique story. When the canary has sung its last, the message is clear. Time is up. It’s now or never.
Theater speaks to many of us in the same way. The expression of storytelling on stage often breaks open closed minds, builds and mends bridges, ignites joy, and warns of danger to come. It compels us to use our voices, to remind us of our power and the collective power of our human connection. Dead Canary Theatre Company will be a catalyst for important conversations, a safe space for challenging topics, and always a place to be entertained and find joy.
Our Values
Curiosity
We want to discover. We want to learn more. We want to be challenged. We want to tell stories that inspire others to do the same.
Creativity
We aren’t afraid of telling stories that have been told before, and telling them in a new way. We never shy away from a POV that would spark ideas and ignite the need to be creative.
Empathy
We not only value the experience of others, but we strive to learn from it. We hope to grow from it. We challenge others to do the same.
Equality
We will always see our fellow person as equal and respect their identity, how they show up in the world, and welcome all those with open hearts and open minds.
Entertainment
Among all else, theater should excite and entertain. We believe that theater is uniquely qualified to entertain us like nothing else.
Wit
Wit is at the center of all good things, all important things, all memorable things.