OUR MISSION
THEATRE FOR A NEW AGE
At Gwydion Theatre Company, our mission is to serve as a platform for our ensemble’s generation. Through the work of striking dramatists both new and old, we confront uncomfortable truths, question internalized bias, and push the boundaries of the form. Building off of Chicago’s rich theatrical traditions of ensemble work and Grotowski’s theory of “Poor Theater”, we re-center the theatre in our generation's socio-political discourse.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Theatre is a community event.
We aim to engage with our local community through outreach programs, educational initiatives, and partnerships with local schools, and bring together the next generation of artists and change-makers. Our goal is to empower individuals to use art as a tool for dismantling prejudices and building a future that is sustainable and inclusive
Gwydion Theatre Company is committed to the belief that every individual deserves equal opportunities, respect, and dignity. We actively collaborate with local artists, activists, and community organizations to ensure that our work is inclusive, representative, and responsive to the needs of our community. We believe art is a political tool and must be used to dismantle systems of oppression.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the Greenhouse Theater Center and Chicago at large stand on unceded Native land. This includes the land of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi—all related Anishinaabe Tribes— in addition to Ho-Chunk, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Mascouten, Menominee, Meskwaki, Myaamia, Peoria, and Sac and Fox Nations.
As story-tellers, it is our responsibility to recognize the legacy of the land we inhabit and carry its rich history with us in our work.
THE ENSEMBLE
THE BOARD
Bob Webb He/Him (President) - Serves as the acting president of Gwydion Theatre’s board, he was formerly a member of the board at Hypocrites Theatre and is a long time supporter of Chicago Theatre. Bob previously worked in freelance advertising with projects including Marlboro and Lollapalooza.
Jeff Brown He/Him (Vice President) - Currently an attorney with Leonard Law Group in Chicago and serves as a voting member on Gwydion Theatre’s board. Jeff primarily serves as the board's consultant on all legal documents presented to the company.
Gregory Vitti He/Him (Voting Member) - A real estate agent with Keller Williams and serves as a voting member on the Gwydion Theatre Board. Greg is often tasked with audience growth and fundraiser coordination.
Sherri Wilson She/Her (Treasurer) - Experienced team leader with over twenty years in non-profit management and program development. 2014 Educator's Voice Award and Bammy Award recipient for Parent Group Leader from the Academy of Education Arts and Science.
Eileen Gustafson She/Her (Secretary) - Chicago area calligrapher and artist specializing in on-site events, brand activations and private commissions.