Our Culture Philosophy

CULTURE IS CREATED IN THE PRESENT MOMENT

The Transcendence culture invites creative expression, the opportunity to grow and develop as professionals and artists, and a supportive environment to show up as your authentic self.

Our Values

LIFE IS ART

We commit to creating extraordinary experiences onstage and off and we believe every person is a Transcendence Artist.

BEHAVIORS

Act and communicate with kindness
Commit to deepen our connection with self, each other and the community
Be present and in the moment
Live with authenticity and optimism
Believe in unlimited potential and achieving what’s possible
Trust in ourselves and each other to navigate adversity with grace, courage and an open heart
It’s the presence of transcendent energy – “going beyond and rising above the limits of ordinary experience or exceeding usual limits”
Committed to the creation of art that inspires people to cherish life and live it to the fullest, even in the face of challenge and adversity

BELONGING

We commit to creating a culture of belonging without a sense of otherness as we practice diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and unity.

BEHAVIORS

We embrace and celebrate differences
We are committed to every person being accepted and seen for who they are
We create a safe and comfortable environment for every person to feel valued and appreciated
All ideas and voices are welcome – we value diversity of thought, opinion, and artistic/creative expression
We stand for theatre as an opportunity to unite
We seek creative opportunities to make theatre available to all

COMMUNITY

We commit to inspiring our community and beyond.

BEHAVIORS

We deeply care about, and act in service and support our communities
Commit to creating experiences that bring community together
Seek opportunities to connect with and participate as members of our many communities
Commit to bringing Transcendence values to life as role models
Act as stewards of hope, authenticity and optimism

FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY

We commit to a wise use of all resources entrusted to us.

BEHAVIORS

Wisely consider all relevant opportunities and risks
Explore what’s possible and exercise prudence in growth and spending
Act with fiscal responsibility through a balance of aspirational expansion and grounded planning

COMMUNICATION + COLLABORATION GUIDE

We invite and value all voices and we trust and respect each other’s roles and decisions.

We begin with the assumption that we all have positive intent and are doing our best.

We invite open and honest communication in the spirit of growth and learning.

Conflict is addressed directly and with empathy, honesty and a commitment to building trust and connection.

We consistently seek to show up as the most authentic and best versions of ourselves.

* Transcendence Theatre Company’s Culture Philosophy was created in collaboration with our strategic partner Laura Campbell from InspireCorps, a company that ignites next level performance through inspiring leaders, teams, and organizational culture.