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MISSION STATEMENT Homeward Bound Theatre
Company (HBTC) is committed to providing theatrical productions, drama
sketches, and workshops for youth and adults. The focus of HBTC is a
vision of bringing a performing arts experience that encourages family values
and positive relationships. A BRIEF
HISTORY: HBTC was founded in
Chanhassen, MN July of 1993 by Bruce and Donna Kirkpatrick. The following are
brief descriptions of the various divisions of HBTC. CLASSES: In November of 1994, the
first after-school classes began in Bloomington, Minnesota. We now offer over
65 classes for grades K-12 and over 40 classes for adults in over 75
different communities, in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. · WORKSHOPS Shortly after the classes
began, we developed workshops for those who wanted more extensive training in
one or more areas of the performing arts. “TEENS TO TEENS” OUTREACH: In June of 1995 “Teens to
Teens” Outreach presented the premier
production of “All Dressed Up, No Place to Go”, a play that addresses teen
sexuality, in April of 1997 “Alky” was premiered, addressing alcohol and drug
use and in April of 2000 “Isolation” premiered, addressing not only teen
violence but also teen suicide. "Teens to Teens"
Outreach has now performed for over 50,000 people in ten different states,
including Hawaii. Several Companies and a
variety of organizations and individuals have sponsored these productions at
public and private schools. If you are interested in sponsoring one of these
plays please contact us for additional information. We are a non-profit organization
and all sponsorships are tax deductible. THEATER EXPERIENCE: In May of 1996 the first
full length children production was performed at Orono Middle School. This
division of HBTC continues to grow every year, offering over 25 different
children productions in both musical and non-musical plays, to give each
child a complete theater experience. CHILD CARE CENTERS: In June of 1996 we began
providing a variety of classes at child care centers and it has proven to be
fun, educational, safe, nurturing and affordable performing arts
opportunities for the children at child care centers. SPECIAL EVENTS and ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS: In the year 2000 division
was developed to offer a selection of professional performers for special
events and assembly programs. As you can see, we as a
professional theatre company, have just about anything that is needed to
enrich the performing arts experience for the child, the adult, the school
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