THE FORGE @ MOZZLESTEAD is a
new Theatre making company and
think thank.
Our mission is:
Research and Analysis:
Conduct extensive research on the history of American theater, identifying gaps, trends, and significant works.
Analyze current theatrical landscape, including emerging playwrights, themes, and styles.
Curatorial Work:
Curate a selection of existing American plays that showcase diversity in voices, themes, and styles.
Evaluate and recommend plays that have the potential to become part of the new American canon.
Creating New Works:
Collaborate with playwrights, directors, and other theater professionals to create new and innovative works.
Public Engagement:
Organize public events, discussions, and forums to engage the theater community and the general public in conversations about the new American canon.
Foster a sense of community and collaboration within the theater industry.
Educational Initiatives:
Develop educational programs to introduce and promote the new American canon in schools, universities, and community theaters.
Create study guides, workshops, and seminars to deepen understanding and appreciation.
Advocacy:
Advocate for the inclusion of new American works in theater festivals, awards, and curriculum.
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to promote the recognition and production of canonical works.
Publication and Documentation:
Publish research findings, recommendations, and analyses.
Create a comprehensive database or repository of new American works and resources for theater professionals.
Networking and Partnerships:
Build relationships with theaters, arts organizations, and funding bodies to strengthen support for the think tank's initiatives.
Collaborate with other think tanks, cultural institutions, and experts in the field.
Continuous Assessment and Adaptation:
Regularly assess the impact and effectiveness of the think tank's initiatives.
Be flexible and adaptive, adjusting strategies based on feedback and changing trends in the theater industry.
Fundraising and Financial Management:
Seek and secure funding from public and private sources to sustain the think tank's operations.
Manage finances responsibly to ensure the long-term viability of the think tank.
Conduct extensive research on the history of American theater, identifying gaps, trends, and significant works.
Analyze current theatrical landscape, including emerging playwrights, themes, and styles.
Curatorial Work:
Curate a selection of existing American plays that showcase diversity in voices, themes, and styles.
Evaluate and recommend plays that have the potential to become part of the new American canon.
Creating New Works:
Collaborate with playwrights, directors, and other theater professionals to create new and innovative works.
Public Engagement:
Organize public events, discussions, and forums to engage the theater community and the general public in conversations about the new American canon.
Foster a sense of community and collaboration within the theater industry.
Educational Initiatives:
Develop educational programs to introduce and promote the new American canon in schools, universities, and community theaters.
Create study guides, workshops, and seminars to deepen understanding and appreciation.
Advocacy:
Advocate for the inclusion of new American works in theater festivals, awards, and curriculum.
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to promote the recognition and production of canonical works.
Publication and Documentation:
Publish research findings, recommendations, and analyses.
Create a comprehensive database or repository of new American works and resources for theater professionals.
Networking and Partnerships:
Build relationships with theaters, arts organizations, and funding bodies to strengthen support for the think tank's initiatives.
Collaborate with other think tanks, cultural institutions, and experts in the field.
Continuous Assessment and Adaptation:
Regularly assess the impact and effectiveness of the think tank's initiatives.
Be flexible and adaptive, adjusting strategies based on feedback and changing trends in the theater industry.
Fundraising and Financial Management:
Seek and secure funding from public and private sources to sustain the think tank's operations.
Manage finances responsibly to ensure the long-term viability of the think tank.