NEAR WEST THEATRE

CLEVELAND, Ohio, 44102-3018 United States

Mission Statement

Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through transformational theatre arts experiences. The soul of Near West Theatre is belief in the healing, transformative power of the theatrical arts. The personal and communal growth possible when participating in an acting, singing, dancing ensemble is most fully realized with both skilled leadership and loving collaboration.

About This Cause

There is no cultural arts program in Greater Cleveland like Near West Theatre. Based in the Gordon Square Arts District in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, it has a unique identity as a grassroots, intergenerational theatre with an emphasis on serving youth. Fostering an open and affirming environment; maintaining affordability; acknowledging disabilities and special needs; honoring differences in race, culture, economic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, spirituality, age, skill, mental health, physical ability, experience, education, and size. Being vigorous advocates of healing and social justice to create a world and community where all voices are valued and welcomed. Facilitating personal and professional growth with unfailing reliability; providing an enduring home away from home, always welcoming at any stage of life and career.

NEAR WEST THEATRE
6702 Detroit Ave
CLEVELAND, Ohio 44102-3018
United States
Phone 216-961-9750
Unique Identifier 341881815