Two Streams. One Mission.
Beginning in 2026, The Dire Theatre Company is evolving the way we create and share work.
To better support artists and to give audiences more choice in how they experience our productions, our season will be presented across two distinct streams: Red Label productions and Forge Works.
Red Label productions are the heart of our artistic vision.
These shows are:
Forge Works will celebrate works that are built with and by the community, with accessibility at their core.
These productions are:
Why two streams?
Because our region deserves:
Two streams allow us to hold both without compromising either.
Beginning in 2026, The Dire Theatre Company is evolving the way we create and share work.
To better support artists and to give audiences more choice in how they experience our productions, our season will be presented across two distinct streams: Red Label productions and Forge Works.
Red Label productions are the heart of our artistic vision.
These shows are:
- Built from the ground up by local artists
- Developed with a focus on quality, rigor, and professional practice
- Opportunities for performers, designers, and creatives to stretch their craft in a supportive, profit share environment
Forge Works will celebrate works that are built with and by the community, with accessibility at their core.
These productions are:
- Playful, experimental, and accessible to artists and audiences
- Spaces for artists to try things, fail safely, and grow
- A chance for audiences and artists to focus on inclusion, community building, and the connective power of the arts
Why two streams?
Because our region deserves:
- A professional pathway for local artists and opportunities to professionally practice their craft
- A thriving, accessible theatre culture founded in both quality and exclusivity
- A company that develops original work and nurtures the next generation of makers as well ensuring that nobody is left behind and that everyone has an opportunity to create.
Two streams allow us to hold both without compromising either.
CHECK OUT OUR 2026 SEASON HERE
DIRECTOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
We're looking for directors! Would you like to get involved with The Dire Theatre this year? There are plenty of opportunities to join the pack as a director for one of our upcoming projects! If you want in, follow the link and fill out the EOI form!