Dreamland Theater opened in 2002 as the home of the Dreamland Puppet Troupe and a community space for artists. Dreamland operated as an LLC until 2009, when the decision was made to transition Dreamland to a non-profit in order to better achieve its goals as a community arts organization. During its lifetime Dreamland Theater has functioned as a space where local artists can present contemporary creative works in a variety of mediums, including live performance, art exhibitions, variety shows, film festivals and classes.
The Dreamland Theater’s mission is to facilitate creative expression and to serve as a resource for community enrichment by offering performances, exhibitions and classes for local residents and community organizations. Through innovative programs Dreamland Theater aims to:
- Present a diverse range of original and traditional puppet shows featuring a variety of types of puppetry with roots from around the world.
- Provide a venue for a variety of types of artistic expression including but not limited to plays, music, independent film and art exhibition.
- Provide classes in puppetry and other art forms to give children and other community members the opportunity to create and share ideas.