Our productions receive critical and audience acclaim, as well as prestigious Los Angeles theater awards and nominations. As a reflection of our core values, we have adopted a more inclusive definition of “the classics.” We produce plays that include classics, hidden gems, modern classics, and new plays. We regularly offer educational and community engagement opportunities at the theater. We host panel discussions, offer post-show talkbacks, and present educational events to help our community connect with the historical contexts and themes in our productions.

We seek to uplift fresh and diverse creative voices through our New Classics Initiative (NCI), which nurtures new play development. NCI exemplifies our commitment to broadening the scope of classical theater, and supporting cultural equity and inclusion. Our NEXT Commissions launched in 2021 with an emphasis on amplifying stories from writers from underserved demographics inspired by the classics. By creating a supportive structure to cultivate exciting new plays, we are not only creating something of tremendous value for our local community; we are fostering the development of extraordinary art to enrich the wider world of theater for generations to come.