About Us:
Our Mission
Onstage Ogden elevates and connects community through the performing arts.
Our Vision
Our vision is for resonant and relevant performances to foster an engaged community.
Our Values
Community
Community as a core value reflects Onstage Ogden’s commitment to fostering connection and engagement within Northern Utah.
It underlines the belief that the performing arts are a powerful tool for bringing people together and elevating the community. It’s about ensuring that the organization reflects and celebrates the diverse perspectives of the public we serve.
Stewarding a Legacy
This value captures Onstage Ogden’s dedication to advancing our cultural and historical heritage. We acknowledge our role as custodians of the organization and our responsibility to honor and build upon the legacy.
We respect the traditions and achievements of the past while striving to be relevant and inspiring to contemporary and future audiences.
Resilience & Sustainability
This value reflects a commitment to being financially prudent and operationally adaptive, ensuring the organization can weather economic challenges and remain viable in the long term.
It emphasizes the importance of maintaining resources adequate enough to endure economic fluctuations, evolving trends, and shifting cultural dynamics. It’s about creating a stable financial environment that supports the organization’s goals
Our History
In 1949, Beverly Lund and Ginny Matthei decided they wanted to add even more culture to Weber County. So, they fundraised enough money to bring The Utah Symphony to perform at Ogden High School. The total cost was $400, and three hundred people attended the concert.
After the success of that first concert, the women organized a committee within the Welfare League (later the Junior League) to raise funds to present more Utah Symphony Concerts. Then, in 1957, this committee reformed and incorporated as the Ogden Guild.
After a few more name changes and the addition of Ballet West performances in 1977, the organization became the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association. In 2019, the organization was renamed Onstage Ogden to better reflect the broader range of performances offered.
Under the direction of numerous dedicated Board Members and long-serving Executive Directors like Jean Pell (27 years) and Sharon Macfarlane (14 years), all women, Onstage Ogden has expanded its programming but remains committed to its mission to enrich the lives of people in northern Utah by sponsoring world-class classical music and dance programming in the Greater Ogden Area.
Meet the Team:
What happens when a cycling addict, a wayfaring theatreman, a children's book illustrator, a certified greenthumb and an art historian join forces to present classical performance in Ogden? Allow us to introduce the people whose valuable blend of wide-ranging administrative experience and individual passions for the arts shape the daily vision for our organization.
Financial Reports:
To view our financial documents, including recent independent audits and 990s forms with the IRS, click the link below. It will lead you to a Google Drive with viewable PDFs. If you have any problems viewing the files please contact our office at 801-399-9214.