The Area Stage Company, a nonprofit corporation, is an award-winning professional theater company that for over 27 years has staged provocative, world-class theater and musical productions. With a mission to be a dynamic force of cultural growth, Area Stage Co has continuously produced a mix of contemporary plays, musicals and original new works, becoming one of South Florida’s most influential theater companies. Area Stage Company now houses a professional theater company, a professional level conservatory for young, aspiring performers, and a theater program for people with developmental disabilities. ASC's mission is to be a dynamic instrument of cultural growth in South Florida through world-class productions that:

• Present emerging, cutting-edge artists in the world of theater, music, dance, and comedy.
• Nurture the next generation of new theatre artists through its professional conservatory and youth education programs.
• Cultivate new generations of audiences by bridging cultural gaps across diverse local communities through a commitment to making the performing arts accessible to everyone, including populations with disabilities.