Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Penobscot Theatre Company, we believe that art flourishes when all have equal access. In everything we do, we strive to reflect and promote these values by telling diverse stories through authentic representation.

We understand that equity, diversity, and inclusion are active processes that require continuous work and assessment. Our commitment to listen, to learn, and an expectation to be held accountable are the cornerstones of that understanding. To create an equitable space, Penobscot Theatre Company strives to promote the overall health of our company members, our community, and our environment for both present and future generations in the heart of Maine.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge  Penobscot Theatre Company’s presence on the unceded ancestral lands of the  Penobscot people. The land from which we benefit continues to be a place of foremost importance to the Penobscot Nation and all descendants of the Wabanaki Confederacy.   We recognize that the Wabanki people continue to seek resolution on issues concerning water, territorial rights, and threats to sacred sites .

The Penobscots have inhabited Maine and the surrounding areas for over 11,000 years. Their ancestral territory included many rivers that flow into the Gulf of Maine, including all the watersheds from the Machias River in the east to Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The Penobscot Nation is one of the oldest, continuously operating governments in the world. The Penobscot Nation is part of the Wabanaki Confederacy, which also includes the Passamaquoddy, Micmac and Maliseet. 

PTC resolves to be an anti-racist institution. We are proud to be members of the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition and are committed to living our values by promoting the history and cultures of the Wabanaki Peoples and sustaining an ongoing relationship which supports the art, resources, and values of indigenous peoples and tribes.

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