This “grass-roots” organization has been formed as charitable means for connecting theaters groups in the United States with similar groups throughout the world. The creative founder, Stephan Turner birthed the concept back in the early 1980’s in Gary,
Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. The mission and vision of The Gate Theater Group, LTD is “To strive to entertain, inform and educate the residents
of both domestic and international under-served communities with professional quality English language Community Theater”. This will be accomplished through the production and performance of plays and workshops which are relevant to diverse members of the local community”. The recent plans to extend the enrichment of the Arts and cultural life through the English language community theater is greatly sought after, during a time of the current global expansion and connections with the USA. It is our aim to enhance and develop youth in the theater arts through cooperative ventures with local schools via virtual workshops and sharing of information. Ultimately, presenting quality family entertainment, while creating opportunities for young people and adults to develop talents
in all aspects of theater production and performance. We have been operating in Chiang Mai, Thailand for 8 years. This is a region in SEA that is is ranked very low in English proficiency compared to other Asian Countries. In 2012 over 60 % of English teachers had insufficient knowledge of English and teaching methodology for example. The Gate Theater Group is the only English language theater in Northern Thailand. We know this will have a large impact on encouraging and furthering the English language in Thailand.
