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We are Issue Box Theatre. Where theatre, social justice, education, and community meet.

Imagine a place where theatre is inseparable from social justice, education, and community engagement. That vision is Issue Box Theatre. We believe theatre is capable of transformation, healing, and creates space for human dignity. This belief sits at the core of our mission.
Voices in Action
We describe ourselves as ACTORVISTS
- a clear declaration that we are never just doing theatre.
Our work blends arts-based programming, storytelling, improvisation, and deep community partnerships to ensure what we create is accessible, relevant, and grounded in real lives. We are intentional about reaching people and places that traditional theatre has often overlooked.
Conventional theatre can require travel to unfamiliar spaces, adherence to unspoken rules, and ticket prices that place participation out of reach - especially where affordability is already a barrier. We believe theatre is a life-affirming art form, and access to it should never be limited by circumstance. That belief is what drives us out of the building and into the community - meeting people where they are, and inviting them fully into the experience.
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Your support helps us bring theatre into care facilities, shelters, classrooms, and community spaces - where it can make a real difference.
Our programs and workshops provide valuable support for marginalized communities while devising performances to address current issues in the wider community. Your support helps us expand our programs and grow our community.
Testimonials
Hear what others have had to say.
Great job Rosie!! Your enthusiasm is contagious and your sensitivity genuine. Really strong session. I think most of the students at the tables were engaging with the questions- some a bit more than others but overall a good way to get them to interact and respond!
Wow Rosie this is so much more than I ever could have imagined.
You were fantastic last night! I hope your basking in the glow of a triumphant return to the stage.
I keep thinking about the moments of absolute silence in a room of over 100 people when Rebecca would take a pause between moods or moments when we were all in the palm of her hand. So powerful.





We would like to apologize for anyone who experienced difficulty or confusion over the location of yesterday’s event. With the international cove being such a new space for events, the address on the poster was incorrect. The good news is that we intend to have a couple more performances at the end of July, beginning of August - keep you eyes open for that information which we will reveal as soon as we have things confirmed.
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Belonging Project Audience Evaluation
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We are so proud of our “Infinity” team for their powerful, hard work with this show.
Issue Box Theatre’s Belonging Project brings unhoused and housed neighbors together as the cast and co-creators of an original play, Infinity by Rachel Daley. The result is a reminder that these really are your neighbors — and you are one of them.
The final performance is tomorrow, Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. at International Cove. Come meet and support your fellow Toledoans.
The Belonging Project was funded in part by the Community Foundation’s Arts and Culture Fund. We are so honored to have this incredible video showcasing the work from Creadio. Thank you to both Creadio and GTCF for the support.
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Another productive board meeting in the books! ✌️
We had a great time catching up as a board, discussing our upcoming projects, and gearing up for some exciting developments with Issue Box Theatre. We were particularly excited to go through our feedback from the first performance of “Infinity,” which received great reviews! ❤️🔥
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Our first showing of “Infinity” was a success!!♾️❤️🔥
We had a wonderful audience come to Uptown Green on Saturday to learn about homelessness from those with lived experience and others who work on changing the landscape of homelessness.
Our audience found it compelling, heartbreaking, and action-driven. Folks left feeling fired up and ready to help. We hope to see those who couldn’t join us on Saturday, June 27th at the Glass City Metroparks’ International Cove at 2 pm!
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