Stage Left Theatre Company

Stage Left Theatre Company’s inaugural production in January 2003 was Michael Christofer’s Pulitzer Prize winning play The Shadow Box. In choosing this play to begin our season and our performance history, we wanted to accomplish two things: we wanted to show our community that quality theatre can be produced here in Salida, Colorado with the pool of talents and resources available to us, and we wanted to see if there was an audience here in our community who enjoys and appreciates good theatre, and who will support and participate in its production. We advertised and conducted open auditions, and found many talented and interested people to fill roles for this play and to help with future projects, both on the stage and behind the scenes. Our board members raised the necessary funds for the production by enlisting the sponsorship of local businesses in return for program advertising. Rehearsals were held at the high school twice a week for six weeks, and then the last three weeks of rehearsal were more time intensive. Three performances were given at the Salida Steamplant Theatre. The turnout was moderately good, and the audience reaction was tremendous and ongoing. We accomplished both our goals. In keeping with our commitment to the community, and our desire to be contributing members of that community, we donated 10% of ticket sales to our local hospice organization, The Angel of Shavano Hospice.
Vision Statement
To establish and maintain a company of players and artists.
To operate on a year round basis.
To present classical, modern and experimental and/or new scripts to be produced each season.
To be open to persons of all ages.
To cultivate an appreciation of the dramatic arts through community outreach and education.
About Stage Left
Stage Left Theatre Company is devoted to serving its audience, enriching and enlightening the lives of all who attend and participate.
To express the human condition through live theatre, the presentation of classical and modern drama, comedy, musicals and the development of new plays and experimental theatre.
To promote and foster the artistic welfare of the community through dramatic arts by encouraging and utilizing the abilities and talents of both professional and nonprofessional individuals.
To be devoted to the educational and literary enhancement of the community through volunteer services in all facets of the dramatic arts.
To promote the highest quality theatre possible.