The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) is a leading nonprofit theatre company and home to the first-ever recreation of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, Virginia. ASC brings Shakespeare’s works and other classic theatre to life with dynamic performances that embrace the original practices of the English Renaissance stage.
Through our commitment to artistic innovation, we offer a repertory theatre model that gives audiences the rare opportunity to experience multiple productions in rotation. Our performances are designed to engage, educate, and inspire, while remaining deeply rooted in the inclusive, interactive nature of Shakespeare’s original productions.
We believe theatre is for everyone. ASC fosters accessibility by offering Pay-What-You-Will performances, discounts for veterans, and a range of educational programs, ensuring that live theatre can be enjoyed by all. Our community outreach, including student matinees, workshops, and partnerships with local businesses, helps create a vibrant, engaged audience both locally and internationally.
As a beacon for transformative theatre experiences, ASC is dedicated to empowering education, providing students with the opportunity to explore Shakespeare’s works through immersive, hands-on learning. Whether it's through our student matinees, summer camps, or adult drama clubs, we strive to make the power of theatre accessible to the next generation of storytellers.
Join us at the Blackfriars Playhouse for a truly unforgettable theatre experience. Whether you're a lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast or discovering the magic of live theatre for the first time, ASC invites you to step into a world where the past and present collide on stage, bringing Shakespeare's timeless stories to life for all.
Company Details
- Employees
- 66
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 20 S. New Street, 4th Floor, Staunton,va 24401,united States
- Phone
- (540) 885-4886
- Industry
- Performing Arts
- NAICS
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Performing Arts Companies
- Website
- americanshakespearecenter.com
- Keywords
- Theatrical production, Educational programs, Leadership training, Touring Productions, Live Theatre, Shakespeare, Performing arts, Repertory Theatre, Educational Theatre, Artistic Innovation, Cultural and Community Engagement, Blackfriars Playhouse, Nonprofit Arts Leadership.
- HQ
- Staunton, VA
- Competitors
- Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley, Wayne Theatre, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, South River Watershed Coalition, Shenandoah Green, Shakespeare's Globe, Toby's Dinner Theatre, The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, Richmond Civic Theatre.
American Shakespeare Center Questions
American Shakespeare Center's helpline number is (540) 885-4886
American Shakespeare Center's website is americanshakespearecenter.com
American Shakespeare Center's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-shakespeare-center
American Shakespeare Center has
66 employees.
View email and phone details for 66
employees at American Shakespeare Center.
American Shakespeare Center's industry is
Performing Arts
American Shakespeare Center's top competitors are
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance,
Brain Injury Connections Of The Shenandoah Valley,
Wayne Theatre,
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts,
South River Watershed Coalition,
Shenandoah Green,
Shakespeare's Globe,
Toby's Dinner Theatre,
The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre,
Richmond Civic Theatre.
American Shakespeare Center's categories are Performing Arts
American Shakespeare Center's founding year is 1988
