Mission

It is the mission of Heads Up Productions to engage the Akron community in dialogues about diversity and social issues through dynamic live performances.

Our Core Values

Create opportunities for artists of differing backgrounds.

Perform material that places the ensemble at the center of the work.

Place emphasis on artistic merit rather than commercial appeal.

Use our contemporary sensibilities as a way to understand our craft.

Artists first.

Create work that challenges us and our audience.

Create as many opportunities for company members to advance
both professionally and personally.

Devise and continually improve our original works.

Constant and consistent training and research to better
understand and appreciate our craft.

Engage the audience’s imagination in the creative act.