Stephan Turner is bridging the gap between his two homes — Northwest Indiana and Thailand — with his nonprofit, the Gate Theater Group.

“I’m kind of determined to get back here at least once a year,” said Turner, who primarily lives in Chang Mai, Thailand. “I do these shows as a fundraiser for the Chang Mai operation, and that’s what keeps bringing me back here.”

The Gate Theater Group helps provide English theater to communities in Thailand, and Turner works as managing artistic director of the organization, which is more than 15 years old.

“I live in Thailand, but I have family and friends (in Northwest Indiana) that I call upon for help,” Turner said. “I would like to get to the point where I can be here for five months, maybe six months of the year, but that takes time.”

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