Launched in 2010, the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company’s annual Native American New Play Festival is a one-of-a-kind event and has since become a major national showcase for the production of new Native American plays. No other mainstream theatre in the region develops and produces new work written and performed by Indigenous voices.
OKLAHOMA INDIGENOUS THEATRE COMPANY MISSION
Our mission is to showcase stories for the stage authored by Native American, First Nations, Alaska Natives, Hawaiian Natives, and peoples of Indigenous Mexico. We are especially committed to voices that honor and bring distinction to the 39 Native Nations who call Oklahoma home. We invite our audiences to experience high quality productions from the growing canon of new Indigenous work that creates space for indigenous voices on the American stage. We aim to produce theatre that fosters appreciation and understanding of our distinct and collective cultures, histories, life-ways and contemporary issues found in our way of storytelling and theatre making.
OKLAHOMA INDIGENOUS THEATRE COMPANY VISION
OITC envisions a thriving, vibrant and sustainable creative space that gives voice and presence on stage to Indigenous culture. We envision an on-going annual gathering that draws audiences and artists alike to experience, investigate, reflect, and witness Indigenous visibility on the Oklahoma stage.
OKLAHOMA INDIGENOUS THEATRE COMPANY VALUES
OITC values community collaboration and partnerships with all constituents who recognize the power of Indigenous voices revealing untold stories, histories and socio/cultural issues on the American stage. We value the artistry and passion of our performers whose presence and participation fearlessly bring our stories to life. We value the skill and leadership of our directors, stage managers, designers, production and company personnel who guide and support us. We are inclusive to all audiences and all artists who share and contribute to our collective efforts.