West Virginia Public Theatre was established in 1985. We are a professional, non-profit, regional theatre with a history of producing high-quality theatre and we also provide educational experiences for children and the underserved of our region. We are important to the region both artistically and economically. We produce our own shows from start to finish. Economically, that means that we:

• hire local staff, musicians, and creative talent
• hire and house a staff of professional actors, directors, choreographers, and designers each year, creating over 130 jobs
• rent the Metropolitan Theatre, administrative offices, vehicles and storage/work space to build sets and costumes
• locally purchase lumber, fabric, and supplies for each production
• attract thousands of tourists to Morgantown and the downtown area