Stages Theatre Company

stages theatre company (stc) was founded in 1984 in the western suburbs of minneapolis out of a need for quality theatre programming for children. for more than 25 years, it has significantly broadened its reach and scope, involving young people in the theatre arts through opportunities on stage, backstage, in the audience and in the classroom. stc has grown to become the third largest nonprofit theatre producer in minnesota and one of the largest professional theatres for young audiences in the country. during the coming year, it will serve approximately 130,000 young people and their families from throughout the twin cities. during the last 15 years, stc has increased its annual attendance from 20,000 to almost 90,000, grown the annual operating budget from $100,000 to more than $1.8 million, dramatically increased the size of full-time staff, and significantly expanded the theatre’s production, education and outreach offerings. in addition to its acclaimed main stage productions, st