Know a Theatre: The Cherry Arts of Ithaca, N.Y.
A new space in upstate New York puts its focus on English-language premieres of plays from around the world, as well as commissions of locally themed work.
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Know a Theatre: Mesner Puppet Theater of Kansas City, Mo.
With a season of original and adapted puppet shows for young audiences (and occasionally adults), Mesner makes theatre that is deeply felt, among other materials.
Know a Theatre: Dorset Theatre Festival of Dorset, Vt.
This New England theatre presents new and classic works all summer long.
Know a Theatre: Tennessee Women’s Theater Project of Nashville
This theatre company in the Music City, founded by a singer who lost her voice, now strives to put women’s voices centerstage.
Know a Theatre: Prime Stage of Pittsburgh
This 23-year-old theatre company brings classroom curricula and literature to life onstage.
Know a Theatre: Salt Lake Acting Company
This company, housed in a former Mormon house of worship, brings new works and an annual satire to a loyal audience.
Know a Theatre: Shadowbox Live of Columbus, Ohio
You’ve heard of rock ’n’ roll theatre, but this company is living the dream: It started in a garage and is now a full-time “meta-media” producing organization.
Know a Theatre: Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick, N.J.
The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center’s resident company started in a former sewing factory and will move to a new state-of-the-art complex this fall.
Know a Theatre: Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, N.C.
This theatre company got its start in an old school auditorium with wedding-gift money.
Know a Theatre: Thunder Bay Theatre of Alpena, Mich.
This bayside company started as a summer theatre, and now boasts year-round programming for audiences of all ages.