The theatre program at Gleneagle is a community that values creativity, respects diversity, and works toward excellence in the performing arts. The program recognizes the power of the stage as a medium of artistic expression, tool for communication and social change, and a means to achieve profound personal growth. At the heart of the program is the belief that good theatre is ultimately inspired by compassion for the human condition. All students in the program are encouraged to work actively to establish a safe and nurturing atmosphere within which the challenges and risks of acting can be pursued.