Our Mission

The Ithaca Shakespeare Company is dedicated to presenting the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries with clarity and immediacy to a diverse audience, emphasizing dynamic ensemble acting, staging that forges a historical bond with Shakespeare's own theatres, and performances that immerse the audience in the action and emotion of the play.

We are committed to: providing educational programs and materials of exceptional quality for students, theatre personnel, and the general public; cultivating a supportive and collaborative creative environment for a wide range of local theatre artists; and presenting theatrical experiences that are powerful, moving, exciting, enjoyable, and thought-provoking for viewers of all ages.

Vision

From the very beginning, we have had a vision of creating an Ithaca Shakespeare Festival. Given Ithaca's beautiful locations, deep pools of theatrical talent, and unique spirit, there could not be a more perfect place for an event like this.

As we envision it, the Ithaca Shakespeare Festival would:

  • present productions that combine the highest artistic quality with broad audience appeal
  • cultivate an attitude towards our actors and theatre artists that is friendly, welcoming, collaborative, and collegial
  • involve as many segments of the Ithaca community as possible in the festival and the events and activities surrounding it
  • draw audiences to Ithaca from all over the country

Our History

The Ithaca Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre organization in Ithaca, NY, that has gone through several stages of evolution in its history. Read more.

Company Leadership

Meet the company leadership.