Telluride Theatre's mission is to create a thriving theatrical presence in the region, by producing original, culturally local semi-professional work, and year-round education programs. We create theatre that lives in moments of truthful human connection, promotes joyful celebration, and is an open dialogue, accessible to all audiences.

In November of 2011, the Telluride Repertory Theatre, town’s 22-year theatre veterans, and the up-and-coming SquidShow Theatre popular for their original work, merged into a new entity: Telluride Theatre. The new organization was formed with the idea of creating an innovative artistic non-profit model and growing Telluride as a strong regional theatre destination.