Theatre Roundtable is committed to the belief that knowledge of, and participation in, the theatre arts is central to human existence. The Roundtable shall act as a lobbyist, promote cooperation among local theatre, encourage the development of theatre-in-education, foster theatrical diversity, work to expand the general theatre-going population, and endorse the development of professional standards.

The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable is a Columbus-based consortium of community, educational, and professional theatre companies as well as individual theatre enthusiasts and practitioners. The Theatre Roundtable exists to further the performing arts in Central Ohio.