SMF stages original, one-time only productions, premieres and double-bills, including many commissioned works.
SMF has made collaboration a priority and works with organizations including the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Telfair Museums, Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Historic Savannah Foundation/Davenport House Museum, The Creative Coast, Georgia Historical Society, Savannah Stopover Festival, and a variety of the City's houses of worship including Temple Mickve Israel, Christ Church Episcopal, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Trinity United Methodist Church.
In contrast to many vocal competitions that focused on repertoire of European origin, the ATC was dedicated to establishing the value and range of styles represented by composers of 19th and 20th century American art songs and popular music.
Under the passionate leadership of Executive Director Elizabeth Stewart, Savannah OnStage continued to grow and it became a favorite event in the city's early springtime calendar.
Gibson enlisted the talents of Associate Artistic Directors Daniel Hope and Marcus Roberts in 2003.