an independent organization of artists founded in 2023, dedicated to supporting the creation of new work in our local and long-distance communities. We believe that art and performance are for all people and have committed ourselves to building opportunities for theatrical development and production that are both exciting and accessible. LOVECHILD Theater Company was born in chaos but brought together by collective passion. We are dedicated to telling the diverse truths of the human psyche, in order to reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary. In fostering a collaborative & transformative environment, we create pieces that reflect our cohort by uplifting voices that we feel speak for us. We aim to create the weird, wild, gory, and glorious theater that we want to see. With a focus on honoring a multiplicity of experiences, we commit ourselves to boldly reinterpreting the theatrical landscape.
LOVECHILD COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
​1. The LOVECHILD Ethos
Lead with love and embrace a childlike sense of play and curiosity.
At LOVECHILD Theater Company, we strive for a productive and supportive environment that allows us to create incredible work while still having a good time. It is important to us that all collaborators have a positive experience working with us and feel they are a part of a team. We ask everyone to carry themselves with kindness and extend grace to their fellow collaborators. It is that foundation of trust and safety, created by team mentality, that allows for the freedom to play, to be curious, and for honest creativity to take place.
2. Code of Professionalism
It pays to be prepared!
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Here at LOVECHILD we hold ourselves to a standard of professionalism that reflects the respect we have for one another’s time and energy. We ask that all individuals involved in LOVECHILD projects be prepared, on time, and communicative about their conflicts and schedules. We understand that nobody is perfect, and things happen, but a pattern of unprofessionalism makes it difficult to create the quality of work we know we can produce. As much as we hope to foster spaces for collaborative play, we ask that all collaborators show up ready to work.
3. Core Values​
Reflective diversity and safety for all individuals.
We operate with the understanding that people walk through the world with many different bodies and experiences. Therefore, LOVECHILD Theater Co. has dedicated itself to producing and showcasing work with diverse teams of actors, artists, and collaborators, reflective of the real world. It is our goal and expectation that anyone involved in a LOVECHILD project feels safe, seen, heard, and attended to. LOVECHILD has a zero-tolerance policy for violence, sexual harassment/assault, and discriminatory or hateful behavior/language. Especially violence/harassment/behavior/language that targets an individual based on race, religion, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or physical appearance.
The â…“ Rule: This rule was implemented as a way to give back to our members who volunteer so much of their time and talents to us, and to ensure that our company’s artistic DNA is present in every production that we produce. It states that one third of the cast of each LOVECHILD main stage production must be made up of active LOVECHILD members. This rule applies regardless of the project or director. There are a few scenarios where The â…“ Rule is not possible, including but not limited to…
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a cast size below 3 actors
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demographic requirements (race, age, gender presentation, etc.) that cannot be met using this casting requirement
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an audition process where the number of lovechild submissions is fewer than or equal to 1/3 of the total cast size
In these scenarios, the requirement changes to casting at least one active Lovechild member.
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LOVECHILD Theater Company is committed to ethical casting practices and the â…“rd rule will not affect that.