About Us
Mission Statement
A not-for-profit organization devoted to the encouragement and promotion of the development, production, performance, appreciation and enjoyment of theatre in the City of Mississauga.
Core Programs and Services
The Mississauga Theatre Alliance’s core programs and services include:- managing Burnhamthorpe Library Theatre
- managing Broadway Scenic Workshop
- managing Burnhamthorpe Costume Storage
- providing an annual scholarship to a high school student
- advocating on behalf of members and theatre community
Core Values
The Mississauga Theatre Alliance supports and practices the following core values:
- Diversity: MTA celebrates differences in artistic practices, organizational structure and performance venue. We believe that every theatre makes a contribution to the artform, that every performance develops artistic appreciation, and that we all benefit from one another’s presence.
- Community: MTA recognizes the power of communities—artists, directors, designers, craftspeople, technicians, arts managers and audience members—to be leaders in developing civic pride through the MTA’s programs
- Accessibility: MTA recognizes the need for its services, programs, policies and practices—and the theatre community as a whole—to be accessible to all people, including (but not limited to) those facing physical, developmental or financial barriers.
- Partnerships: Partnering and being actively involved with various stakeholders is fundamental to building a strong theatre community.
- Fiscal Responsibility: The Board of Directors and Staff of the MTA are committed to being fiscally responsible while sustaining the services and programs that support the Mission of the organization.
Core Objectives
The Mississauga Theatre Alliance works to achieve the following core objectives:
- To provide a forum for coordinating member plans and activities.
- To organize common promotions that will enhance the effectiveness and awareness of the members' activities.
- To promote projects that will develop, enhance and refine the skills of individuals interested in theatre.
- To present a unified position to those organizations that members depend on for facilities and funding.
Board of Directors
John Watson, President
Cheryl McClennan, Vice President
Alan Dougherty
Gary Wallace
Staff
Darlene Gow, General Manager
416-910-4073
Contact
Mississauga Theatre Alliance
PO Box 41185
4141 Dixie Road
Mississauga ON L4W 5C9
www.mississaugatheatre.ca
mta_the_performer@hotmail.com
416-910-4073