Implementation of Strategic Plan
ACT is on a journey to build an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated and drive success throughout our theatre. Our Strategic Plan outlines the goals and the steps our Board of Trustees and staff will take together to achieve effective, equitable practices throughout our organization. This is a living document; we will update our website with additional action steps and progress.
Our Goal
Equity is integrated into every element of ACT’s practice and purpose.
ACT’s audience, staff, board and artists do not reflect the diversity of
our communities, specifically but not limited to racial equity; our
systems, practices and policies need to be examined to ensure they
do not present barriers to participation.
our communities, specifically but not limited to racial equity; our
systems, practices and policies need to be examined to ensure they
do not present barriers to participation.
- A clear case statement for why equity is a foundational goal has
been developed and broadly shared - Our commitment to equity has been demonstrated and we have
trained our staff and board consistently - Racial diversity of the staff, including leadership positions has
increased - Racial diversity of the board has increased
- Casting decisions reflect the wide range of diverse artists in our
community - ACT’s audiences are more racially diverse
The Board of Trustees will support the effort and partner in achieving solutions by:
- Continuing the EDI Committee efforts and educational
activities for the full board, and integrating equity goals into
each committee’s charter - Identifying multiple area organizations that specifically work
with communities of color that we can partner with - Formalizing a nominating committee to oversee new trustee
recruitment, with a focus on engaging Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
Staff will achieve the success indicators by:
- Assessing Human Resource policies and procedures through
an equity lens, implement changes/improvements for
workplace culture, hiring, evaluations, and retention - Review audience demographics and establish metrics that
measure the effectiveness of ACT’s engagement activities to
attract a more diverse population - Commit to more diverse programming, casting, and hiring
creative teams reflective of the community