Support us in our goal to raise $15k to be able to make our upcoming tour to Ohio a success. Your generous donation would help us with salaries for the actors, design costs, travel expenses, etc.
We’re committed to bringing Shakespeare to everyone and your support will enables us to keep our tickets at reasonable prices.
Akron, Ohio, Sep 20 - Oct 3
Rubber City Theater
Tickets will be announced soon.
“There are a million ways that Romeo & Juliet has been performed, but there is something so uniquely sweet and endearing about The Masque of Night, that sets it apart from the rest. With an earnest cast, pitch-perfect musical accompaniment, and distinctive setting, this one-hour production of Romeo & Juliet is a delicious bite-sized confection of romance and tragedy.”
– Austin Fimmano
We create intimately powerful productions of Shakespeare interwoven with music, that draw audiences into a shared experience, up close and transformative, in unique spaces at affordable prices. We prioritize process, collaboration, and fostering a platform where artists and audiences can nurture a spirit of friendship and dialogue.
Our performances transcend traditional boundaries, blending acting, live music, and immersive soundscapes informing every aspect of our performances, from the story to character development, to the rich imagery and poetry of the text. We aim to immerse our audiences in the heart of the story. We intend to develop Shakespeare in various languages and mediums and continue to perform in alternative spaces that break the fourth wall and create a communal experience for witnessing live theater.
The team at New Place Players is committed to bringing Shakespeare to life in educational settings, through our Embodied Shakespeare program. Our teaching artists engage students, particularly from marginalized or underrepresented segments of society, enabling them to embrace Shakespeare's language and characters through voice, movement, music, and creative exploration. By embodying the essence of Shakespeare, we infuse classrooms and lives with joy and vitality.
“It is thrilling to be a part of a magical environment where an old-world club is transformed, not through fancy sets and lights, but through physical imagination, and Shakespeare’s language.”
— Forbes Magazine
“After 14 productions of Othello this is the one I've enjoyed the most…Immediacy was so wonderful...Conor Andrew Hall he would have kept you guessing, you could understand why Othello would believe him...Eliott Johnson is very very fine, so human it is the best thing about him."
— Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio