2006/07 Season
JANE EYRE
Directed by Davis McCullum
The Acting Company proudly presents Polly Teale’s groundbreaking adaptation of Jane Eyre directed by Davis McCallum, director of our critically-acclaimed 2005 production of The Turn of the Screw. Jane Eyre is Charlotte Bronte’s timeless coming-of-age story of one of more
2005/06 Season
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Directed by Casey Biggs
The Acting Company presented Alexander Dumas’ popular romantic, swashbuckling adventure in this entertaining new stage adaptation. This classic coming of age tale follows the brave young d’Artagnan as he changes from country boy to daring hero, not only rescuing the more
MACBETH
Directed by Eve Shapiro.
In the 2005/06 season, The Acting Company presented Macbeth, the last of Shakespeare’s great tragedies. Combining swift action and soaring poetry, we follow one man’s rash power-play for the crown. Ambition infects Macbeth’s brain like a virus upon more
2004/05 Season
THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER
In the spring of 2005, The Acting Company presented the world premiere of Carson McCullers’ poignant novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter as adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Rebecca Gilman, which played at The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta before embarking on a southern cities tour. This more
THE TURN OF THE SCREW
Directed by Davis McCallum
The Acting Company presents Henry James’ provocative tale of suspense, horror and psychological intrigue. As adapted by award-winning playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, The Turn of the Screw takes a turn of its own, creating a frightening and fascinating piece of theater.< more
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
Directed by Matt August.
In 2004/05, The Acting Company presented William Shakespeare’s riotous romp about the bonds of friendship and fidelity. Crazy clowns, baffled bandits, sassy servants and an unforgettable ill-mannered dog round out this rollicking comedy of disguise and deception. Valentine and Proteus – more
2003/04 Season
RICHARD III
Directed by Eve Shapiro
In Shakespeare’s tragedy of plotting and betrayal, the villainous Duke of Gloucester stops at nothing to win the crown of England. Richard’s lust for power leads to unspeakable acts in a brilliant rendering of political intrigue, family relationships and more
MURDER BY POE
Directed by John Miller-Stephany
Murder By Poe weaves together four Edgar Allan Poe tales into a tapestry of revenge, suicide, obsession and murder … where the psychological and the supernatural swirl together in a brew only the father of the classic horror story could concoct.
2002/03 Season
AMERICAN DREAMS: LOST AND FOUND
Directed by Rebecca Guy
For the 2002/03 Season, The Acting Company presented an original adaptation of American Dreams: Lost and Found by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel. The New York Times called it “the best of Terkel’s works...a stirring, hopeful book.” It more
AS YOU LIKE IT
Directed by Richard Corley.
In 2002/03, The Acting Company presented a new production of Shakespeare’s story of love and exile. By beginning our production in a dressing room, showing actors preparing to perform, we highlight the notion we are all players and that who we are more