The Company of 1975 with John Houseman and Margot Harley

Imagine a bus load of unknown actors – named Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, David Ogden Stiers, Mary Lou Rosato and David Schramm – leaving New York for small towns across America, determined to bring the classics to those who had never before seen a live performance. Hoping, as well, to establish their careers through the experience of playing a wide range of roles on the road and in repertory.

In January, our 37th company of young actors left on a journey of over 14,000 miles to dozens of cities in more than 18 states, bringing with them the work of Orson Welles and William Shakespeare. The mission is the same, to develop the finest actors and an increased audience through presentation of outstanding productions and unique theater-arts education programs.

As we launch our 38th season, we ask you to help us expand our programs – especially our Literacy Through Theater weeklong artistic residencies, which we hope to extend to all of the 40 communities we reach each season. The Acting Company has performed before millions of people in 48 American states and nine foreign countries. Your special support during this celebratory year will ensure our continuation as America’s only national touring repertory theater and arts education program.