rogue stage

 The mission

Rogue Stage exists to produce exciting stories in unique and unexpected ways that engage our community.

​

The beginning

After a decade of creating together throughout Central Florida as actors, directors, writers and producers, four artists decided to establish a professional theatre company in Polk County, with their home base as Lakeland, Florida. Fringe veteran team Thom & Tonya Mesrobian with Mark Hartfield of Orlando Fringe Best in Fest 2016 "Simpleton: The Legend of President Trump," "Callbacks" and "Frankenchrist: The Musical" joined forces with Karissa Barber after her playwrighting debut of "Masterwork." These four decided to create a unique theatre company from their hometown of Lakeland, Florida that launched fall of 2017.

​

The difference

Fantastic theatre institutions exist through the Central Florida area. Rogue Stage exists to produce original works, one-of-a-kind concepts, and unplugged theatrical experiences for the Polk County community. 

 

The experience

A barn, a brewery, a field, a warehouse, a favorite eatery. Taking the theatrical into the ordinary. The focus of Rogue Stage is to bring the theatre to the community. Typically people encounter theatre in a space that was designed specifically for that purpose. Rogue Stage aims to turn everyday places into a space where theatre magic can happen.