The Repertory Theater of Iowa is aprofessional, resident-ensemble theater company dedicated to producinghigh-quality entertainment that educates and inspires by reviving theclassics of yesterday and creating the classics of tomorrow. The Repertory Theater of Iowa is anot-for-profit 501©3 organization founded with the vision of creating aprofessional theater company of national prominence in Des Moines,Iowa. RTI aims to gain a national profile by becoming an Actor’s Equityaffiliated theater and a member of the League of Resident Theaters(LORT), joining seventy-seven other LORT theaters located in citiesthroughout the nation.We believe that theater – created by an ensemble of passionate,skilled artists – can challenge, inspire and nurture lives andcommunities to be their best. We envision a theater company whose:• artistic endeavors not only bring together actors and audiences but value cultural diversity and strengthen human bonds;• dedication to artistic excellence plays a vital role in the cultural, educational and economic development of our city;• presence enhances the attractiveness of central Iowa as a place for people to live, visit and work.