theater

dance

cabaret

puppetry

circus

drag

stand-up

performance art

immersive theater

larp

theater ~ dance ~ cabaret ~ puppetry ~ circus ~ drag ~ stand-up ~ performance art ~ immersive theater ~ larp ~

Our History & Mission

History

The Audeville Society will be a 501c3 organization* founded in the summer of 2024 by some passionate friends with a shared vision. We are dedicated to uplifting performing artists & fostering creativity within the New England arts community. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, we set out on a mission to support small-budget productions that often operate on the fringes of traditional funding routes.

The name “Audeville” was chosen as a nod to the artistry & camp of Vaudeville - but a bit odder. Cabaret, puppetry, variety show, circus, drag, and more … we love it all!
The word “Society” was added as a way to invite our grantees, patrons, & partners to come together as a community & to lift each other up. Whether we are introducing band leaders to singers, wig artists to drag queens, or marketing folks to first-time producers, we hope that everyone who sets foot in our ‘society’ holds in their hearts a desire to help!
And our logo is meant to represent the classic northeastern coastline - celebrating the history & beauty of this amazing region.

Mission

At The Audeville Society, our mission is to empower and enrich the vibrant tapestry of New England's artistic community by supporting small-budget and fringe performance productions. Through our grants program, we provide crucial financial assistance to innovative and boundary-pushing theatrical endeavors, ensuring that creativity knows no financial bounds. By featuring diverse voices and unconventional narratives, we strive to cultivate an inclusive and dynamic cultural landscape where every artist has the opportunity to thrive. Together, we aim to create a community of local artists who share a belief in the transformative power of live performance.

*Audeville Society is currently in the process of working with the commonwealth of Massachusetts to file the necessary paperwork to begin work as a certified 501c3 non-profit. As of now, our status as a non-profit is still “tentative.”