USITT's Mission & Vision
This page includes both USITT's mission statement and
the vision that will help make this mission a reality.
USITT's Mission
The mission of USITT is to actively promote
the advancement of the knowledge and skills of those involved in the design, management, and technical areas of the performing arts and entertainment industry.
USITT's Vision Statement
USITT will be a prominent leader of theatre and entertainment design, management, and technology through our conferences, exhibitions, awards, publications, and research. USITT is dedicated to the professional development of those who are an integral part of the performing arts and entertainment industry.
- USITT will promote the best of design and technology through exhibitions, which are widely distributed to new audiences;
- USITT will actively promote and support research and development today that creates the theatre of the future;
- USITT will honor the best of theatre design, management, and technology through nationally and internationally recognized awards;
- USITT will be the documentary body for the history of design, management, and technology in the performing arts and entertainment industry;
- USITT will disseminate information about the history of the field, and aesthetic and technological developments by producing the USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo, tours, and symposia;
- USITT will advocate for safe, efficient, and ethical practices;
- USITT will continue to strengthen the organizational operations of the Institute and National Office;
- USITT will grow and provide valuable services to our membership and insure that interests of members are represented regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Note: USITT is undertaking an organizational assessment in 2007-2008. Once that assessment is complete, action plans that are intended to allow USITT to implement the mission and vision will be listed on this page.
The planning process is led by Immediate
Past President John Uthoff
who welcomes comments and suggestions.
