Regional Theatre of the Palouse (RTOP) is an established non-profit theater company based in Pullman, Washington. It was founded in 2007 by award winning Managing Artistic Director John Rich. Its mission statement explains its goal: "make a positive difference in the Palouse region by providing an outlet for creative expression through theater arts". RTOP provides theatrical entertainment in the form of play, musicals, and theater workshops. It acts as a safe and trusting outlet for actors, directors, producers, and stage technicians of all ages who live in the region. Productions occur primarily in the RTOP Theatre, past performances have been held at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum and venues across the Palouse.