The purpose of this statewide service organization shall be to promote excellence and creativity in live theatre by providing its members educational opportunities for growth in artistic and technical aspects of theatre, and to promote community awareness and understanding of, and access to, live theatre alone or in conjunction with other arts organizations, educational institutions and other theatre organizations.

OCTA Constitution - revised September 1997

The Ohio Community Theatre Association offers its member theatres resources such as: Guide/Respondent program, Speakers Bureau, Script Library, Resource Directory, Monographs, Workshops, Scholarships, Festivals, Awards, and Networking Opportunities