Fiddlehead Theatre Company's mission is building community through the arts. As Resident Company of the historic Strand Theatre in Dorchester, MA we accomplish this mission by producing exceptional main stage professional theater that uplifts while engaging audiences in current issues, and by serving Dorchester and the surrounding communities through educational initiatives in our Children's Theatre Division, by building community partnerships in the arts, and by engaging youth and adults in theater classes and productions, Through our Children's Theatre Division students play an important role in bringing arts to the community. Fiddlehead involves youth in theater classes and productions, helping provide valuable experience working as an ensemble, challenging their theater skills and strengthening ties to each other and the community. Older teens are also given opportunities to explore career options by working with mentors in technical and administrative areas of theater. By creating successful educational partnerships with community groups and local schools Fiddlehead helps to educate children of all abilities and backgrounds in the theater arts.