Welcome to
The Gate Theater Group
Northern Thailand's First English-language theater company
Raising The Gate for Our 19th Season!
The Exonerated
The Exonerated lays bare the system's brutal failures, giving voice to death row survivors. It's a raw, true account of stolen lives, forcing a confrontation with wrongful convictions. This play isn't just storytelling; it's a demand for justice. Witness the harrowing resilience of the innocent, their stories a stark indictment of a broken system. Prepare to be shaken.
The Exonerated lays bare the system's brutal failures, giving voice to death row survivors. It's a raw, true account of stolen lives, forcing a confrontation with wrongful convictions. This play isn't just storytelling; it's a demand for justice. Witness the harrowing resilience of the innocent, their stories a stark indictment of a broken system. Prepare to be shaken.
The Gin Game "A Tragicomedy"
In this nursing home drama where a card game becomes a battleground. Lonely Weller and Fonsia's games of Gin expose their painful pasts, transforming companionship into a bitter fight. Their ruthless contest of wills reveals hidden secrets, leaving their connection shattered. A simple game escalates into a heartbreaking struggle for dominance.
Restive Souls:
"Scenes and Monologues From Modern Day Slavery"
"Scenes and Monologues From Modern Day Slavery"
Stephan Turner's new docudrama, Restive Souls premieres in Chiang Mai this July, a stark expose of the horrors of modern slavery. Detective Max Soto's investigation unveils the raw stories of five survivors, victims of forced labor and sexual exploitation. More than a play, it's a visceral confrontation with human trafficking, demanding action and amplifying the survivors' fight for freedom.
The Cage Birds
In this extraordinary play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" all become confused until a dramatic climax in which we suddenly see reality. Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage, and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion to this unforgettable play.
Raise The Gate !
WE DID IT! The Gate Theater Hits Initial Funding Goal! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that The Gate Theater has reached its initial fundraising goal of $8,500! This incredible milestone ensures that our 19th season will proceed as planned. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to this success. Your generosity and belief in our mission to bring English-language theatre to Northern Thailand and connect Indiana with the world are deeply appreciated. Your support fuels our passion and makes our work possible as we now eagerly anticipate our ambitious 20th Anniversary Season.
While we've reached this initial goal, our GoFundMe campaign will remain open. Any additional contributions will directly bolster the quality of our productions, expand our educational outreach, and support the continued growth of The Gate Theater. Thank you again for being a vital part of The Gate Theater family. We can't wait to share our upcoming and anniversary seasons with you!
While we've reached this initial goal, our GoFundMe campaign will remain open. Any additional contributions will directly bolster the quality of our productions, expand our educational outreach, and support the continued growth of The Gate Theater. Thank you again for being a vital part of The Gate Theater family. We can't wait to share our upcoming and anniversary seasons with you!
The Gate Theater, Northern Thailand's first English-language theater, and Indiana’s first international theater company, is facing another major crisis. Recent funding cuts, a direct result of the current American administration's decision to slash support to organizations that support the arts, have forced our long-time sponsors to withdraw their vital support. This sudden loss of funding has placed our 19th season in a critical situation, threatening the very existence of The Gate Theater. Since 1997, we've delivered powerful, thought-provoking stories, fostering profound cultural exchange and enriching our community. Now, this vital cultural institution is at risk.
Two Locations, One Vision: The Gate Theater Project
Founded in 1997 in Chiang Mai and incorporated in Indiana in 2018 as a 501(c)(3), The Gate Theater bridges international and local communities, highlighting its unique significance. As Northern Thailand’s first English-language theater, it’s a vital artistic hub.
We need your help to prevent this cultural loss.
We're urgently seeking $8,500 to to make our 20th anniversary season possible. This lifeline will allow us to stage our 20th season. Due to lower operating costs in Thailand, this amount covers our entire season—a sum that wouldn't even fund a single American production. Your generosity will directly fund venue rentals, set design, licensing, and equipment, ensuring the survival of English-language theater in Northern Thailand and honoring Stephan Turner's legacy.
Click the link below for the full story of Stephan Turner's amazing journey from Gary Indiana USA to Chiang Mai Thailand.
Please join our campaign to keep the curtain raised. Donate today, share our campaign, and help us ensure that The Gate Theater's 19th season thrives. Your generosity will ensure that the voices of The Gate Theater will continue to resonate for generations to come.
Two Locations, One Vision: The Gate Theater Project
Founded in 1997 in Chiang Mai and incorporated in Indiana in 2018 as a 501(c)(3), The Gate Theater bridges international and local communities, highlighting its unique significance. As Northern Thailand’s first English-language theater, it’s a vital artistic hub.
We need your help to prevent this cultural loss.
We're urgently seeking $8,500 to to make our 20th anniversary season possible. This lifeline will allow us to stage our 20th season. Due to lower operating costs in Thailand, this amount covers our entire season—a sum that wouldn't even fund a single American production. Your generosity will directly fund venue rentals, set design, licensing, and equipment, ensuring the survival of English-language theater in Northern Thailand and honoring Stephan Turner's legacy.
Click the link below for the full story of Stephan Turner's amazing journey from Gary Indiana USA to Chiang Mai Thailand.
Please join our campaign to keep the curtain raised. Donate today, share our campaign, and help us ensure that The Gate Theater's 19th season thrives. Your generosity will ensure that the voices of The Gate Theater will continue to resonate for generations to come.
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Additional Donation Information:
Donations made from the United States are tax-deductible. If you require a donation receipt, please contact The Gate Theater Group LTD directly after making your donation, providing your name, donation amount, and date of transaction." For online transfers from outside of Thailand and outside of the US, to the Bangkok bank account, please ensure you include any necessary SWIFT codes or additional bank information required by your financial institution. United States (USD): Bank: Fifth Third Bank Address: 8477 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA Account Number: 7241405765 Thailand (THB): Bank: Bangkok Bank Branch: Chang Phueak Branch, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand Account Number: 5310843627 Copy and paste this link to your browser if the button fails to take you to our GoFunMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-the-gate-save-the-gate-theaters-19th-season/cl/o?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3Aca264a6a-f7d4-4c1e-a105-07f58fc00f86 |
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Raise The Gate UPDATE!!
The momentum for "Raise The Gate" has been incredible!
A huge thank you to the 50 amazing supporters who've donated and shared our campaign. Your generosity has already pushed us to 67% of our goal!
For those new to our community, The Gate Theater has been a cornerstone of Northern Thailand’s Chaing Mai arts scene for the past 18 years. In 2015 we expanded our vision by incorporating as a non-profit tax exempt organization in Gary Indiana, the home of The Gate Theater’s founder Stephan Turner. We are dedicated to bringing thought-provoking and engaging theatrical experiences to our audiences, showcasing both established and emerging talent.
As we look forward to our 19th season, we have some exciting plans in store! We're aiming to present a diverse lineup of productions, including documentary, comedy, and drama. We also plan to expand our community engagement through student matinee performances, workshops for aspiring actors, and post-show discussions with the cast and creative team.
Reaching our goal of $8,500 will be instrumental in making these plans a reality. We're so close – just $2,820 away from making our 19th season at The Gate Theater truly shine! Every single dollar you contribute makes a real difference. Please keep sharing our campaign and help us reach that finish line. Together, we can make sure The Gate continues to be a vital and inspiring part of our communities in both South East Asia and Northwest Indiana for many years to come!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-the-gate-save-the-gate-theaters-19th-season/cl/o?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp15_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3Aca264a6a-f7d4-4c1e-a105-07f58fc00f86
A huge thank you to the 50 amazing supporters who've donated and shared our campaign. Your generosity has already pushed us to 67% of our goal!
For those new to our community, The Gate Theater has been a cornerstone of Northern Thailand’s Chaing Mai arts scene for the past 18 years. In 2015 we expanded our vision by incorporating as a non-profit tax exempt organization in Gary Indiana, the home of The Gate Theater’s founder Stephan Turner. We are dedicated to bringing thought-provoking and engaging theatrical experiences to our audiences, showcasing both established and emerging talent.
As we look forward to our 19th season, we have some exciting plans in store! We're aiming to present a diverse lineup of productions, including documentary, comedy, and drama. We also plan to expand our community engagement through student matinee performances, workshops for aspiring actors, and post-show discussions with the cast and creative team.
Reaching our goal of $8,500 will be instrumental in making these plans a reality. We're so close – just $2,820 away from making our 19th season at The Gate Theater truly shine! Every single dollar you contribute makes a real difference. Please keep sharing our campaign and help us reach that finish line. Together, we can make sure The Gate continues to be a vital and inspiring part of our communities in both South East Asia and Northwest Indiana for many years to come!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-the-gate-save-the-gate-theaters-19th-season/cl/o?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp15_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&attribution_id=sl%3Aca264a6a-f7d4-4c1e-a105-07f58fc00f86
