Our Mission
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated, through its arts and education programs, to providing arts experiences for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
The CENTER will:
Maximize the use of its facility as a true community resource
Design and/or develop complementary arts programs at area schools
Provide opportunities for hands-on technical and performance training in all aspects of theatre arts leading toward presentation
Assist in the development of individual and group performers by offering them the opportunity to benefit from The CENTER's facility, rich technical resources, and professional expertise.
Inclusion / Diversity Statement:
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck strives for diversity, inclusion, and equity as it is connected to our mission and critical to ensuring the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and the community we serve. We affirm the fundamental rights of all to feel valued and respected and embrace differences in gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability that make our community rich.
We are committed to growing an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all, including a non-discriminatory, anti-racist approach, and providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our work.
If you would like to join the conversation or have any thoughts or concerns, please e-mail us here.
Accountability
If you witness or experience ANY inappropriate discriminatory or harassing behavior at the CENTER, we encourage you to make your concerns known to lead production staff* or a member of RPAC's designated Accountability Panel. Production staff is obligated to pass on any complaints to a member of the Accountability Panel. It is that member’s mandated requirement to bring the issue to the attention of RPAC management for further investigation. RPAC management will maintain a record of all complaints. Upon receipt of a complaint, it is the responsibility of RPAC staff to investigate the matter, take appropriate and timely action, and keep the board of directors informed of incidents. All complaints of this nature will be handled with maximum confidentiality.
We commit to producing and amplifying voices from underserved communities in our programming, and to seeking out, empowering, and creating safe spaces for those who have historically been marginalized or silenced.
All Production Companies using The CENTER are obligated to honor this policy.
JoAnne Valentín Schubert, chairperson
Jennelle Liscombe, task force member
Jabez Jackson, task force member
Dorothy Luongo, RPAC Board Member
*Lead Production Staff refers to Musical and Stage Directors, Assistant Directors, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, and Producers who are 18 or older.
**For more information or our full policy, please contact one of the accountability committee members listed above.