Meet the Artistic Director
Colton Swibold
Colton was born and raised in Montana and is pleased to serve as the Bozeman Actors Theatre’s Artistic Director after having performed with the company over the past seven years. He holds a BFA in Acting/Directing from the University of Montana and has performed and toured across the United States with companies such as the Montana Repertory Theatre and the Tennessee Shakespeare Company. His passion for performance began early, as he danced to The Pogues for his parents and played double bass in youth symphonies. After seeing a high school production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, however, he knew his career path. Now he is eager to lead Bozeman Actors Theatre as it continues to create professional, thought-provoking theatre that engages our Montana community.
Our Mission
Bozeman Actors Theatre strives to enliven our community through captivating theatrical performances that encourage compelling conversations.
Our Values
Inclusivity
We welcome all who wish to participate in theatrical endeavors with an open door policy to all community members. We present ourselves as a facilitator of compelling dialogue, rather than the harbinger of truth.
Artistic Intention
We hold ourselves to professional standards in every production and strive to echo the themes and ideas in our productions not just through our local community, but on a global scale.
Community
While based in Bozeman, we recognize the passion and devotion the entire Montana community has developed for all arts organizations; and are humbled to be welcomed into this space. We are proud to utilize local talent, and remain a solid foundation for all local community members who wish to share their stories and aspirations.
Civility
Bozeman Actors Theatre treats all members of our organization with respect. We support all who work as a part of our team; while providing additional support to other local arts organizations who seek our partnership.
History
Founded in 2008 as Actors Theatre of Montana, our company produced several challenging and rewarding plays and readings in its early years in locations ranging from intimate theaters to historic large houses. Venues included the Black Box Theater on the Montana State University campus, The Dulcie in Livingston, and The Verge (Equinox) Theater and The Ellen Theatre in Bozeman.
In 2014, a core group of actors and community members came together to achieve more permanence and growth for the company and to better serve the community. Bozeman Actors Theatre was incorporated in the state of Montana, and in the fall of that year, BAT presented The Language Archive as the first production under our new identity.
Today Bozeman Actors Theatre operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, governed by a volunteer board of directors.
