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Opening New Doors at StageDoor

From the time we are born, we are on a journey of self-discovery. Throw in the drama that lives in all of us and you have a perfect outlet in StageDoor Theatre. Children and adults today are bombarded with influences at school, work and the media, and don’t have the time to filter out who they are and what role they play on this road to understanding. . At StageDoor, we offer a place to step out of everyday life and step into a world where teamwork, goal setting, leadership, confidence, social skills and more are a natural consequence. We hear from everyone involved, including actors, directors, tech operators, parent volunteers and musicians, that StageDoor becomes a family and a home away from home. Add the professional quality education in acting, dancing, singing, artistic set design and technical theatre, and you encapsulate the fun and education that StageDoor offers to children and adults.

StageDoor Theatre is a unique place that has grown up in Conifer and creates special opportunities in theatre arts and music for students, adults and children. In an increasingly insulated world, StageDoor forges connections between people, families and the Conifer community. Seeing only one of StageDoor’s varied productions is all you’ll need to understand that something special is happening here. The response and participation StageDoor is receiving demands that we expand into a larger facility. To meet the needs of our community, we invite our community’s support.

StageDoor is Conifer’s Community Theatre

StageDoor Theatre was born in 1990, bringing performing arts to the foothills communities. In the ensuing years, StageDoor has become a vibrant, exciting venue for youth and adults, both professionals and volunteers, and anyone who loves theatre, music or any aspect of the performing arts.

StageDoor Theatre Changes Lives…

StageDoor Theatre is the largest arts presence in our community, creating an immensely positive impact. The constructive and creative environment our dramatic arts program provides to our children and families promotes increased home values and encourages relocation of new families who commit their future and personal resources in the foothills communities. The subsequent economic returns are substantial! Every dollar retained in our community through StageDoor classes and productions recycles multiple times through our local retail businesses, including restaurants, hardware and paint, photography and copying services, grocery stores and others.

The experience and skills developed by our resident performers and support staff follow them throughout their lives. Public speaking, cooperative peer interaction and increased self-confidence are benefits that reach beyond the stage. Improved social skills, ability to think on their feet, and a willingness to meet challenges with immoveable deadlines expand their abilities and form character.

Involvement in StageDoor Theatre builds close personal relationships, which is a challenge in our mountain environment. Through these interactions, a real sense of community is achieved.

StageDoor is a non-profit 501(c)(3), guided by an all-volunteer board of directors, with a small core of paid staff. All set, light and costume design, as well as construction, painting, and backstage operations are completed by dedicated volunteer “professionals.”

StageDoor began with only a portable outdoor stage, performed in almost all of the local school facilities and church halls, and completed several productions at Beaver Ranch Community Center. Today, StageDoor completes its sixth year of performances in our inaugural performing arts facility. Our expanded programming now exceeds our physical capacity. Sold-out performances reflect our theater’s inspiring success.

In April, 2010 we moved into our new home, in the Aspen Park Shopping Center,  just three doors over from our previous facility.  Our new space has a much larger lobby with a fireplace and restrooms.  The next phase of our capital campaign will include the building of a staircase in the lobby connecting to an upper level and a second entrance into the theater.  A larger main stage theater with seating up to 125, and a second performance space for rehearsals and additional community venues. This larger facility enables Conifer’s StageDoor Theatre to extend more service to more of our community than ever before.