The mission of our Sol Series is to amplify the voices of people of color and diversity by bringing forward important stories of heritage, culture, and diverse perspectives to the American theatre scene and the souls of all mankind. Its goal is not just to produce BIPOC Stories, but also to make theater programs and education accessible to marginalized people in our community. Working hand in hand with our youth programming, we incorporate BIPOC education into our Portsmouth Academy of Performing Arts, so the next generation can be free of the systemic issues that have plagued our society since the dawn of this country.
Seacoast Repertory Theatre is dedicated to attracting and hiring more BIPOC employees, independent contractors, performers, and designers, not just for our Sol Series, but throughout every branch of our organization. Diversity in casting and production teams is not limited to skin color or racial background, but includes a rainbow of gender identity, sexual identity, and disability. Being inclusive of a broad spectrum of identities is not to us a “creative concept”, but simply a reflection of the world around us that we have found to be deeply appreciated by our audiences. At Seacoast Repertory Theatre, it is our goal to normalize “untraditional” casting, create an environment that celebrates the stories of all people, and present work with original viewpoints that challenges the expectations of our core demographic.
