CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM INC

NEW YORK, New York, 10032-6918 United States

Mission Statement

The Classical Theatre of Harlem tells stories through the lens of the African American diaspora and works to honor the dynamic cultural legacy of the community in which it was founded.

About This Cause

CTH combines original adaptations, music, and dance to present great classics of world literature as well as contemporary works that will stand the test of time. It is CTH’s vision to create the 21st century theatre company whose value to its community is inherent and essential, a company that is engaged in producing theatre that has the capacity to change lives, and truly reflects the diversity of ideas and racial tapestry that is America. CTH is purposeful in seeking to create comprehensive access for theatre artists of diverse backgrounds. This includes actors, directors, designers, playwrights, technicians, and arts administrators. Since its founding in 1999, CTH has presented a repertory of works ranging from traditional classical playwrights (Anton Chekhov, Euripides, and William Shakespeare), to established 20th century playwrights (August Wilson, Langston Hughes, and Jean Genet), to new plays by emerging playwrights. In addition to its productions, CTH proudly provides theatre-based training and live theatre experiences to Harlem youth and their families through its arts education program: Project Classics. It also engages in robust, theatre-related programming, which include Future Classics, Playwrights’ Playground, and Revisited Classics. These free reading series act as a way to engage new audiences, invest in the artistic development of new work, and give exposure to emerging professional playwrights.

CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM INC
566 W 159Th St Apt 44
NEW YORK, New York 10032-6918
United States
Phone 3476886304
Unique Identifier 134046782