EMACT Member Groups
A common thread theatre company
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214 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01702 508-834-4682 acommonthreadtheatre.org info@acommonthreadtheatre.org Jaimee Banks (President) |
The purpose of A Common Thread Theatre Company is to foster, promote, and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in the Greater Boston area through theatre. Furthermore, to provide for the training and education of actors, directors and others involved in theater productions by providing an opportunity to demonstrate and improve their skills through participation in theatrical productions.
arlington friends of the drama
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22 Academy St
Arlington, MA 02476-6436 (781) 646-5922 afdtheatre.org info@afdtheatre.org Judy Weinberg (President) |
Arlington Friends of the Drama, now known as AFD Theatre, was founded in 1923 and is one of the ten oldest continually operating community theatre groups in the country. We now live in the former St. John's Episcopal Church, which we extensively updated and made handicap-accessible.
With justified pride we can say that AFD Theatre is among the finest area playhouses for actors, directors, production designers and audiences to produce and enjoy live theatre.
With justified pride we can say that AFD Theatre is among the finest area playhouses for actors, directors, production designers and audiences to produce and enjoy live theatre.
Ashland Community theater
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311 Pleasant Street
Ashland, MA 01721 (508) 944-8187 ashlandcommunitytheater.com ashlandcommunitytheater@gmail.com Joe White (President) |
Ashland Community Theater's mission is to:
Be an open group that accepts and welcomes all people who are interested in being part of Theater, Film and Community;
Produce two quality theater productions per year that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its surrounding communities;
Partner with WACA-TV to produce film and video projects that that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its surrounding communities;
Afford an opportunity for adults and teens interested in acting, directing, writing, and stage work;
Encourage the creation of original material revolving around social issues and values pertinent to our lives and community;
Provide a creative outlet for community building and involvement.
Be an open group that accepts and welcomes all people who are interested in being part of Theater, Film and Community;
Produce two quality theater productions per year that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its surrounding communities;
Partner with WACA-TV to produce film and video projects that that entertain, enrich, and educate Ashland, MA and its surrounding communities;
Afford an opportunity for adults and teens interested in acting, directing, writing, and stage work;
Encourage the creation of original material revolving around social issues and values pertinent to our lives and community;
Provide a creative outlet for community building and involvement.
burlington players
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PO Box 433
Burlington, MA 01803 (781) 229-2649 www.Burlingtonplayers.com info@burlingtonplayers.com Robert Hallisey (President) |
The Burlington Players are an adult, all volunteer theater group open to those age 18 and over, and new members are always welcome. Experience in performing or in technical theater is welcome, but we also have an apprentice system for anyone who wants to learn. There's fun and entertainment for everyone!
calliope productions, Inc.
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150 Main Street, PO Box 150
Boylston, MA 01505 (508) 869-6887 www.calliopeproductions.org calliope@calliopeproductions.org David Ludt (President) |
Calliope Productions is a non-profit cultural institution, incorporated in Massachusetts, dedicated to the presentation of affordable, high-quality theatrical performances and to providing performance opportunities and instruction for adults and youth in the central Massachusetts region.
Canton Community Theatre
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19 Blackman Road
Canton, MA 02021 (617) 852-4532 cantoncommunitytheatre.org cantoncommunitytheatre@gmail.com Renee Hanscom (President) |
The Canton Community Theatre was organized for the benefit of members of the community to provide education, entertainment and exposure to cultural experiences. The objective for the organization is to become a resource for both the residents and businesses of the greater Canton area and to enrich the cultural depth and education of the community at large. The Canton Community Theatre strives to encourage community based cultural development and creative expression, as well as to provide entertainment for the community as a whole.
Colonial Chorus Players
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PO Box 443
1249 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 (781) 944-9780 www.ccp1961.org colonialchorusplayers@gmail.com Heather Hamilton (President) |
Colonial Chorus Players is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing exceptional musical theatre to communities north of Boston. Colonial Chorus Players produces two to three musicals a year, presenting in spaces ranging from The Old Hose House to the stage at Reading Memorial High School.
GREATER WORCESTER OPERA
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330 Lancaster Street
West Boylston, MA, 01583 (508) 930-7062 greaterworcesteropera.org contact@greaterworcesteropera.org Elaine Crane (President) |
Greater Worcester Opera (formerly known as Worcester Opera Works) is a regional opera company based in Central Massachusetts. A not-for-profit organization, GWO produces mainstage opera, concerts, touring opera for students, and a variety of other musical events utilizing the talents of the area's finest professionally trained singers and musicians.
Greater Worcester Opera was founded in 2003 by singers formerly associated with Salisbury Lyric Opera Company, with a two-fold mission of opera performance and education. Led by Executive Director Elaine Crane, GWO performs mainstage operas, concerts, and other musical events as well as producing touring operas for students. Please see below for a detailed listing of our various endeavors.
Most of the artists who perform with GWO are professionally trained singers who attended various conservatories and music programs in the area, and then settled down locally to make their homes in New England. Our company combines the excellent training of the classical music world, with the spirit of community theatre, resulting in a company of committed and talented artists who work collaboratively together to create beautiful art in our own community.
Greater Worcester Opera was founded in 2003 by singers formerly associated with Salisbury Lyric Opera Company, with a two-fold mission of opera performance and education. Led by Executive Director Elaine Crane, GWO performs mainstage operas, concerts, and other musical events as well as producing touring operas for students. Please see below for a detailed listing of our various endeavors.
Most of the artists who perform with GWO are professionally trained singers who attended various conservatories and music programs in the area, and then settled down locally to make their homes in New England. Our company combines the excellent training of the classical music world, with the spirit of community theatre, resulting in a company of committed and talented artists who work collaboratively together to create beautiful art in our own community.
Marion art center theater
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80 Pleasant Street
Marion, MA 02738 508-748-1266 marionartcenter.org/theatre marionartcenter@gmail.com Jodi Stevens (President) |
The Marion Art Center, a not-for-profit organization, has been serving the community since 1957. Its mission is to promote the visual and performing arts. The Marion Art Center is comprised of two galleries, a small theater, and a studio.
The Center offers a full schedule of classes in art, music, dance, and theater arts year round to both children and adults.
The Center offers a full schedule of classes in art, music, dance, and theater arts year round to both children and adults.
nashoba players
Westford Parish Center for the Arts
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 844-2001
nashobaplayers.org
doogcoop@gmail.com
Douglas Cooper (President)
10 Lincoln Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 844-2001
nashobaplayers.org
doogcoop@gmail.com
Douglas Cooper (President)
We are a volunteer, non-profit community theatre group serving audiences alike for over 40 years along the Northern Massachusetts/Southern New Hampshire border. Open to people of all levels of experience, the Nashoba Players typically produces 3 shows a year.
Performing at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts (PCA), our audiences, cast members, and production crews come from a large circle of communities along the MA/NH border including Westford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut, Groton, Ayer, Littleton, Pepperell, Dunstable, Acton, Shirley, Nashua, Marlboro, Berlin, Hudson, Melrose, Boston, Arlington, Harvard, Boxboro, Leominster, Lunenburg, Townsend and Tyngsboro..
Performing at the Westford Parish Center for the Arts (PCA), our audiences, cast members, and production crews come from a large circle of communities along the MA/NH border including Westford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut, Groton, Ayer, Littleton, Pepperell, Dunstable, Acton, Shirley, Nashua, Marlboro, Berlin, Hudson, Melrose, Boston, Arlington, Harvard, Boxboro, Leominster, Lunenburg, Townsend and Tyngsboro..
Needham Community Theatre
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PO Box 920242
Needham, MA 02492-0003 (617) 943-6715 needhamtheatre.org needhamcommunitytheatre@gmail.com Kathy Magni (President) |
Now entering our 62nd season, Needham Community Theatre NCT is a non-profit organization with a membership of your friends and neighbors from Needham and surrounding communities. We welcome everyone with an interest in music, theatre, and community service to join us onstage, backstage or in the audience. Theatre experience is not required. We traditionally do two shows per year - a musical in the fall and a drama or comedy in the spring. Please consider joining our play reading committee!
One of our goals is to promote interest and education in the dramatic arts. In support of this goal, NCT provides scholarship awards to two graduating seniors from Needham High School each year. NCT also remembers that Community is our middle name, and has a tradition of giving to the community that has taken many forms, such as the donation of the band shell to the Park and Recreation Commission and the donation of stage equipment and curtain for the Carleton Auditorium at Newman Elementary School. Our most precious resources are our members who volunteer their time, advice and assistance to other community groups in their theatrical endeavors.
Through the generous support of our members and audiences, we continue our tradition of bringing high quality arts and entertainment to our community.
One of our goals is to promote interest and education in the dramatic arts. In support of this goal, NCT provides scholarship awards to two graduating seniors from Needham High School each year. NCT also remembers that Community is our middle name, and has a tradition of giving to the community that has taken many forms, such as the donation of the band shell to the Park and Recreation Commission and the donation of stage equipment and curtain for the Carleton Auditorium at Newman Elementary School. Our most precious resources are our members who volunteer their time, advice and assistance to other community groups in their theatrical endeavors.
Through the generous support of our members and audiences, we continue our tradition of bringing high quality arts and entertainment to our community.
New Players Theatre Guild
15 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-6570
nptg.org
nptg.org@gmail.com
Nancy King (President)
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-6570
nptg.org
nptg.org@gmail.com
Nancy King (President)
New Players Theatre Guild's goal is to foster and promote an active interest in community theater. It is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to participate in the joy of creating quality theater for the Montachusett area audiences. NPTG presents small to medium-scale musical productions and musical reviews for the public as well as straight plays. New Players Theatre Guild was founded in 1975 and varies in membership size, but has, at times grown to a membership of over 120 people. The group is managed by a Board of Directors, elected yearly by the membership, as well as several committees that carry out the various activities of the organization.
NORTON SINGERS
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PO Box 343
Norton, MA 02766 508-285-4049 nortonsingers.com info@nortonsongers.org Anna McReynolds (President) |
The Norton Singers, have been entertaining audiences since 1945 bringing such classics as Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, and Oklahoma to local community theatre fans. Our group’s primary purpose is to bring live, quality, affordable theatre productions to the local community.
Pentucket Players
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9 Hunters Run Place
Haverhill, MA 01832 978-521-9259 pentucketplayers.org info@pentucketplayers.org Anjelica Jeffreys (President) |
Pentucket Players Inc. is a non-profit community theatre organization dedicated to bringing quality live theatrical entertainment for and by the community. Founded in 1994, the group has produced over 50 musicals, comedies, and dramas. We are a welcoming organization that endeavors to celebrate diversity while showcasing our inter-generational membership. In addition to our mainstage and workshop productions, presented at the Haverhill City Hall Auditorium, Pentucket Players performs a summer production at the beautiful tent pavilion at Bradford Country Club.
Quannapowitt Players
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55 Hopkins Street
Reading, MA 01867-3917 781-942-2212 qptheater.com boxoffice@qptheater.com J. Mark Baumhardt (President) |
The Quannapowitt Players have been producing quality community theater productions since 1938. QP started in the Wakefield YMCA. When the troupe had to find a new home they started the Quannapowitt Players, taking the name from the lake between the two communities where they lived. QP purchased the little red school house in Reading during the 1950s and converted it into a black-box theater by 1970. It has intimate seating for 140 patrons with full handicap facilities and lobby after a major renovation in 2008. QP is an all-volunteer membership of thespians and patrons who enjoy four shows each season. Productions range from comedy to tragedy, and include contemporary and classic plays. QP also produces Fundraisers like Suburban Holidays New Play Festival. Quannapowitt Players, Inc. is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres EMACT, the American Association of Community Theatres AACT, and StageSource. QP has received many nominations and theater awards since its inception, from the Greater Boston One Act Festival in the 1950s, to the New England Theatre Conference NETC Festival to the current EMACT DASH Program.
SMYLE Stage
113 Rogers Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 364-0255
smylestage.com
smylestage@gmail.com
Susan LoChirco-ONeil (President)
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 364-0255
smylestage.com
smylestage@gmail.com
Susan LoChirco-ONeil (President)
SMYLE Stage is committed to presenting a live theatre experience that informs, instructs, and inspires individuals both on and off the stage.
We are a community theatre group geared towards ages 12 to 24 (at the discretion of the director) depending on the piece. All of our artists, volunteers, sponsors and patrons are treated with our most sacred words; “Passion, Joy, Respect, Honesty, Leadership, Growth, Fun, Art, and Entertainment”
Our environment is one of Professionalism, Collaboration, Learning, Enjoyment and Fun.
Young people who participate in SMYLE Stage productions develop talents they possess naturally. These same young artists are allowed to nurture talents and interests through provided opportunities within the entire theatrical process.
Life is a joyous explosion of fun, freedom and SMYLEs. Come work with us and experience the fun!
We are a community theatre group geared towards ages 12 to 24 (at the discretion of the director) depending on the piece. All of our artists, volunteers, sponsors and patrons are treated with our most sacred words; “Passion, Joy, Respect, Honesty, Leadership, Growth, Fun, Art, and Entertainment”
Our environment is one of Professionalism, Collaboration, Learning, Enjoyment and Fun.
Young people who participate in SMYLE Stage productions develop talents they possess naturally. These same young artists are allowed to nurture talents and interests through provided opportunities within the entire theatrical process.
Life is a joyous explosion of fun, freedom and SMYLEs. Come work with us and experience the fun!
Square one players
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33 Clews Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508) 669-7750 www.squareoneplayers.com info@squareoneplayers.com Joanne Smith (President) |
Our mission is to provide a venue to promote and support the performing and cultural arts in Central Massachusetts. The goal of the Square One Players is to provide a quality and economical live theater program that is all inclusive and of course, have a little fun along the way. We strive to open opportunities to anyone who wishes to participate in the art of theater. We hope that one and all will feel welcome to participate either by viewing or taking part in our theater shows.
Come join us and be ready to be entertained!
Come join us and be ready to be entertained!
stage 284
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284 Bay Road
Hamilton, MA 01982 (978) 468-4818 https://communityhouse.org/stage-284/ katie@communityhouse.org Katie Clarke (President) |
The Community House is dedicated to enrichment through arts and events that promote togetherness and strengthen the community. The Community House is a place where everyone is welcome. For 100 years, TCH has connected our community through enrichment programming and special events.
sudbury savoyards
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PO Box 762
Sudbury, MA 01776 (781) 369-5992 sudburysavoyards.org info@sudburysavoyards.org Graham Daley (President) |
The Sudbury Savoyards are a community theater organization founded in 1961 in Sudbury, Massachusetts that specializes in the light operas (“operettas”) composed by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. As of June 2016, the Sudbury Savoyards became an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We believe that in community theater, the “community” part and the “theater” part are equally important. We are one of the few theater companies in New England that performs all the works of Gilbert & Sullivan as “Theater on a Grand Scale” – with a large chorus, full orchestra, and full staging, costuming, and lights. These productions feature a chorus open to all who wish to participate, while our leads are selected through competitive auditions. We perform one large scale G&S show a year, in winter. We produce a smaller-scale, usually non-musical comedy or light drama in the summer, and occasionally produce concerts and smaller outreach events.
THE LEXINGTON PLAYERS OF NEW ENGLAND
The Misfit Artist Company
31 Atlantic Ave
Wilmington, MA 01887
(508) 843-3847
misfitartists.org
stephanie@misfitartists.org
Stephanie Morey-Barry (President)
Wilmington, MA 01887
(508) 843-3847
misfitartists.org
stephanie@misfitartists.org
Stephanie Morey-Barry (President)
The Misfit Artist Company is dedicated to being a space in which artists of all ages can reach their greatest creative potential in a welcoming and safe environment where everyone is equally cherished and valued.
Theatre@First
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13 Park Avenue
West Somerville, MA 02144 (781) 526-0436 theatreatfirst.org info@theatreatfirst.org Beckie Hunter (President) |
Theatre@First is an all-volunteer community theatre based in Somerville, MA. Founded in 2003, we fill a vital niche in the vibrant Davis Square arts scene. We draw upon the talents and support of individuals and organizations throughout the community to provide opportunities for our participants and audiences to experience quality live theatre in a variety of local venues.
Theatre At The Mount
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444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440-1378 (978) 630-9162 mwcc.edu/tam g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu Gail Steele (President) |
For more than 35 years, Theatre at the Mount has been Central Massachusetts’ premier regional theatre, presenting high quality entertainment at affordable prices. TAM’s season consists of five full-scale musicals and plays, a spring children’s show for young people and a fall touring production performed at local elementary schools. Additionally, TAM offers Summer Drama Camp Programs for children and teens and sponsors the TAMY Awards program, celebrating excellence in high school musicals. Season tickets packages, dinner theatre options and backstage tours for groups are also available.
Vokes Players
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97 Boston Post Road
P.O. Box 283 Wayland, MA 01778 (508) 358-4034 vokesplayers.org vokesplayers@gmail.com John Barrett (President) |
Beatrice Herford (1868–1952) was an American actress and vaudeville performer born in England. In 1904, Herford and her friends built a small theater on her husband's property in Wayland, Massachusetts. She named it Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre, after English actress Rosina Vokes. For over 30 years, her tiny theatre was open only to her friends, leading lights of the New York and London stages, In June of 1937, a small group, organized as the Vokes Players, received the gracious and delighted permission of Beatrice Herford to use her precious theatre. Since 1937, the Vokes Players have evolved into one of the premier community theatre companies in New England, drawing many artists who work professionally in theatre elsewhere. The theatre is currently known as one of the region's preeminent local theatres. The group is made up entirely of volunteers, including the Board of Directors who are responsible for running the Players and the Theatre. Vokes Players membership is by invitation, and currently numbers more than 150. Vokes presents four major productions a year, generally including one musical, as well as various member and subscriber performances throughout the year.
Walpole Footlighters
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PO Box 189
Walpole, MA 02081-0189 (508) 668-8446 footlighters.com ask_us@footlighters.com Peter Bradley (President) |
The Walpole Footlighters began in 1924 when Frank Mansur, principal of Walpole High, called together 12 people who were already known on the local stage for their work in the teachers play or in shows put on by other organizations. Today we produce 3 shows each season, typically two plays and one musical, in our 230-seat Playhouse at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole. Auditions are open to the public. We offer a scholarship each year to a Walpole High graduate pursuing the arts or communications.
If you are interested in helping out, email us at ask_us@footlighters.com or stop by the theater on the weekend or before a performance.
If you are interested in helping out, email us at ask_us@footlighters.com or stop by the theater on the weekend or before a performance.
washington street players
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PO Box 5962
Holliston, MA 01746 (508) 306-1442 washingtonstreetplayers.org info@washingtonstreetplayers.org Karen Dinehart (President) |
“Holliston boasts a full-time, active community theater group – Washington Street Players. WSP is a not-for-profit Massachusetts corporation which has been active in the community since 1995. Each production brings new members and new friends together from Holliston as well as from neighboring communities. Everyone in WSP does everything…no one carries the exclusive designation of “actor” or “director” or “set designer”. If you look at our programs over the past years, you will see that we do what needs to be done. All positions are up for grabs with each show. We advertise for directors, designers and actors for each production, both on the Internet and in print. We think of ourselves as a true community theater….professional in our attitude and products, but in it for the fun of it!!!!”
weston friendly society
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11 Town House Road Weston, MA 02493 (857) 267-1880 westonfriendly.org westonfriendlysociety@gmail.com Rick Grenier (President) |
The Weston Friendly Society of the Performing Arts, Inc. is the second oldest theatre group in the United States, and has a rich history of putting on quality musicals for enthusiastic audiences from all over the state. The Friendly Society originated as a forum for group readings of classic books, poetry and the Bible in a small theatre on the estate of Mr. Horace Sears.The organization eventually evolved into cabaret-style performances in our beloved Weston Town Hall, a tradition we keep even today. Historically, Society membership was limited to only Weston residents connected with the First Parish Unitarian Church. Today our membership is non-sectarian, and is open to all residents of metropolitan Boston and beyond.
Despite changes in membership since 1885, the original purpose of The Friendly Society has been steadfastly maintained:
“The Friendly Society is a self-supporting, non-profit performing arts organization which promotes community service and fellowship through support of local charitable causes.”
The Weston Friendly Society’s mission and goals are as timely now as they were in the late 1800s. Such community spirit has been exemplified by the teamwork of our dedicated casts, production staffs, crews and committees, as well as our tradition of giving to various non-profit agencies and scholarship funds. As the second oldest community theater in the country, our mission continues to be to promote theater, theater education, and local talent to surrounding communities and to provide community service and fellowship through support of local charitable sources.
Despite changes in membership since 1885, the original purpose of The Friendly Society has been steadfastly maintained:
“The Friendly Society is a self-supporting, non-profit performing arts organization which promotes community service and fellowship through support of local charitable causes.”
The Weston Friendly Society’s mission and goals are as timely now as they were in the late 1800s. Such community spirit has been exemplified by the teamwork of our dedicated casts, production staffs, crews and committees, as well as our tradition of giving to various non-profit agencies and scholarship funds. As the second oldest community theater in the country, our mission continues to be to promote theater, theater education, and local talent to surrounding communities and to provide community service and fellowship through support of local charitable sources.
Yorick ensemble
147 Washburn Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 864-1818
yorickensemble.com
thejoshtel@gmail.com
Josh Telepman (President)
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 864-1818
yorickensemble.com
thejoshtel@gmail.com
Josh Telepman (President)
Yorick Ensemble is an independent theatre company with a focus on building community through intimate productions. We believe that great theatre comes not from big budgets, but from great people. We seek to make creative, engaging, and surprising work that will enrich actors and audiences alike.
Our artistic goals are as follows: Engage viewers; Start conversations; Change minds; Encourage creativity; Open worldviews; Spread love and spread joy.
Yorick Ensemble seeks to break the mold of tradition. We do not run on a regular season model, which allows us more freedom to allow as much thought and planning as necessary into each project, and to keep our material fresh and relevant. We are also a theatre without a home, meaning each project will be specifically developed for a particular space.
Our artistic goals are as follows: Engage viewers; Start conversations; Change minds; Encourage creativity; Open worldviews; Spread love and spread joy.
Yorick Ensemble seeks to break the mold of tradition. We do not run on a regular season model, which allows us more freedom to allow as much thought and planning as necessary into each project, and to keep our material fresh and relevant. We are also a theatre without a home, meaning each project will be specifically developed for a particular space.