Mission
Beyond the Line Theatre seeks for the rebirth of theatre through innovation, creativity, and ensemble work. We seek to create and foster artists, provide artistic opportunities for diverse groups of people, create new movement/imagery-based work, create works of art that permeate our culture and society, and pave the way for a new era of theatre.
Company Values
The artists of Beyond the Line believe in breaking down the rules of theatre, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, ability/disability, and performance. We cultivate ourselves as artists, create an environment where everyone is accepted and celebrated for their identities, and accept all ideas and passions as valid and filled with potential.
We as a company believe in the value of all kinds of art.
We as a company will not be afraid to push boundaries.
As a company, we will train our actors, produce all types of theatre, and create game-changing work.
Anyone who has finely crafted talents are eligible to work with our company. Diversity and equity for all.
Our company will foster not only fantastic performers but also educated creators.
Our company will provide extensive work for performers to build impressive resumes.
Origins
Beyond the Line Theatre Company was first formed as a thought/creative passion project in 2017 by Artistic Director, Jordan Reynosa. After a few years of planning and developing the philosophy of the company, as well as the goals and plans for what the company would accomplish in its lifetime, it was fully formed in the summer of 2019. The companies first successfully realized performance was in August of 2019 at the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, where the devised and written play, Fictitious People, had its world premiere.
The Company
Originally founded by a small group of students at Westminster College, Beyond the Line Theatre is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company focuses on creating devised/new works, while incorporating unconventional theatrical devices and imagery. In addition to producing new works, the company places a focus on each artist's passions and seeks to help develop those ideas and thoughts into their own performances or realities. The company also believes in accessible theatre education, and offers cheap workshops for high schoolers and other young artists.
art inspires art.
Beyond the Line Theatre Company believes that all great artists are inspired by other artists and works of art, whether it be theatre, acting, dancing, film, music, sculpture, painting, etc. We believe that we can use what inspires us and create art out of it, while furthering the limits of our art simultaneously.