About
Core Values:
- Entertain and Inspire Audiences with Quality Professional Theatre
- Employ Honorable and Responsible Business Practices with our Community Partners
- Educate the Youth of the State and Region to the Wonders of the Theatre
- Enhance the Economic and Cultural Environment of our Region
Impact on the community
WVPT works diligently to sustain its reputation as the premiere professional theatre
company in West Virginia. WVPT productions are mounted locally from start to finish
making the theatre an important asset to the region both artistically and economically.
The State of West Virginia estimates that for every dollar WVPT spends, the local
economy receives a four dollar benefit.
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WVPT creates over 130 jobs by hiring local and national staff, musicians, professional
actors, directors, choreographers, and designers
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WVPT reinvests significantly in the community by renting administrative offices,
vehicles and storage/work space to build sets and costumes, purchasing lumber,
fabric, and supplies from local merchants for each production, and renting
the historic Metropolitan Theatre
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WVPT provides revenue for the community by renting and housing a large company
of actors, directors, designers, and technicians, who in turn spend regularly
at local merchants
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WVPT attracts thousands of tourists to Morgantown and the downtown area
Additionally, the state of West Virginia recognizes WVPT as the largest performing
arts provider for children. For 20 years, the holiday show has reached 3,000
children annually from 16 counties in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
For many of these children, WVPT provides their first, and in some cases, only,
exposure to live professional theatre. We continue to receive excited responses
from teachers and principals about the joy it gives their students. The school
systems attend at a discounted rate, and each year we provide study guides and
other material for the teachers and students to promote literacy through the use
of drama and theatre.