MISSION

To make new theatre. Through commissions, development, and production, we empower artists and audiences to engage on the important questions of our time.

Integrity

We are committed to safety, compliance with laws and regulations, organizational transparency, and inclusivity for all collaborators and audiences.

Cultivation and Collaboration

We believe that cultivating new work is essential to the practice of theatre. Cultivation of new work demands labor, attention, courage, and care — and most of all, collaboration. We collaborate to serve the vision of the playwright and to nurture a creative process where every participant is both empowered and accountable.

EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

We are committed to cultivating a space where all individuals feel welcomed, valued, and empowered as stewards of our mission, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Equity and accountability go hand in hand as we strive together for a more perfect cultural resource — one that reflects the rich diversity of our region, illuminates underexplored perspectives, and advances accessibility for all.

Humane and Sustainable Workplace

We value process as much as product, and commit to creating a safe, supportive, and productive space free of bullying, intimidation, physical violence, sexual harassment, or any other form of abuse. We believe in offering grace and restorative justice, but do not tolerate toxicity.

Operational Excellence

We continually strive to adopt and invent best practices to help improve our efficiency and our impact.

Place

We believe our work is inseparable from the place where it grows. We honor and celebrate local character, culture, and history.

We acknowledge that the town of Ridgefield exists on the ancestral homelands of the Ramapo, Lenape and Wiechquaesgeck who have been living and working on this land since time immemorial It is important that we express our gratitude and appreciation by understanding the long history that has brought us to this land and seek to understand our place within that history. Truth and acknowledgement of our past are crucial to building mutual respect to connect us once again regardless of barriers of heritage and difference For more information, visit iaismuseum.org.