The Bridge Theatre Company, located in Orlando, FL., exists to foster acceptance and awareness of the importance of mutual respect among all people, particularly young people.

The Bridge Theatre is aimed at middle school/high school students who are all too often the targets – or the perpetrators – of bullying.  This age group is especially vulnerable due to their near-constant exposure to social media and the inevitable challenges of peer pressure.  This vulnerability is borne out by the frightening statistics concerning teen anxiety, depression, and suicide.

The current prevalence of negative behavior, from online trolling to gun violence, has invaded young people’s lives, exposing them to the damaging effects of   hate speech, anti-Semitism, and the many other forms of prejudicial actions.

The Bridge will work to bring an annual theatrical performance of a curriculum-related and approved drama to middle school/high school students, each year focusing on one aspect of the larger problem. The performance will be accompanied by on-site workshops and curriculum guides for teachers to help students to explore the issues and to examine how their positive attitudes and actions can help dissipate the current social climate in which hatred, bullying, and prejudice grow. 

Mission Statement

To create unique theatrical experiences for young audiences that inspire an understanding, awareness, and acceptance of each person’s cultural history and identity in order to eliminate prejudice, bullying, anti-Semitism, and hatred.

Vision Statement

To foster an awareness of each person’s humanity so that prejudice and bullying can be eradicated

To inspire young people through storytelling to appreciate and embrace the uniqueness of all people

Values

Education

Inspiration

Inclusivity

Cultural celebration