Next Stage encourages young audiences to read, develop critical and creative thinking through live theatre. Next Stage presents appropriate material for audiences of all ages who enjoy the experience of live theatre and support the learning and development of college students as theatre majors both on stage and backstage.

River Stage attempts to represent the rich cultural mix of the community and includes, as part of its mission, the responsibility to push the boundaries of the familiar and safe. River Stage seeks to challenge audiences artistically by dealing with those important issues that face the community.