Welcome to The Circle

Our Mission:

• To produce live theatre experiences and events that entertain, inform, and empower individuals. Through our use of performance art we aim to inspire artists, technicians, and audiences to explore a greater understanding of themselves and others in order to foster a more conscious and compassionate community.

Values:

• Supporting Artists
-Providing a opportunities for artistic expression for people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience.
-Support a holistic and authentic well-being to encourage fulfillment and a high self esteem

• Advocacy
-Public support for women of all ages, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities.

• Creativity
-Generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and creating quality entertainment.
-Use theatre as a platform to support all of the above values

• Sustainability
-Keep in mind and work to mitigate the environmental impact of our productions
-Strive to reduce waste and make environmentally friendly choices when it comes to material use whenever possible

The Circle is grateful to have received grant funding from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin’s Women’s Fund in 2023 and 2024.

The Company of BOUND, The Circle Arts first production in 2024.

Meet the Board

  • Ashley Hirsh

    PRESIDENT

    Bio
  • Taylor Manney

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Bio
  • Janelle Taylor

    SECRETARY & TREASURER

    Bio