Upcoming Shows
Meet Ahmed Ashour: Assistant Director, Dramaturg, and Cultural Consultant
Ahmed is a Bahrain-born, Egypt-grown theatre-maker, writer, and thinker. Ahmed is a recipient of the prestigious and highly-selective Crown Prince of Bahrain International Scholarship. He’s also the new Assistant Director for Zaynab’s Night of Destiny! “I am thrilled to be working on Zaynab’s Night of Destiny alongside an incredible team of international artists – all of whom…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Hamlet
One word: HAMLET. 💀 This week we’re going behind the scenes of the making of one of Shakespeare’s most notorious plays! Tickets for the 2021 Young American Shakespeare Festival are on sale now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yastic/
Read MoreConnecting Cultures: Meet Denmo Ibrahim
Denmo Ibrahim is a first-generation Egyptian-American playwright, actor, and entrepreneur who the San Francisco Chronicle called “a tower of strength in the Bay Area theatre scene.” Denmo was one of 25 theatre artists nominated for the Rainin Fellowship (2020) and was a Sundance Theatre Lab Finalist. Denmo joins the Connecting Cultures team as the playwright…
Read MoreConnecting Cultures: Meet Hend Al-Mansour
Hend Al-Mansour (Visual artist) is a Minnesotan immigrant from Saudi Arabia. Her work unfolds across painting, screen-printing, drawing, installation and 2D animation. Influenced by Islamic art and architecture, she tells stories about powerful Arab women. She places her heroines within milieus of Arabic geometric design with a warm and vibrant palette. She joins us in the…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Much Ado About Nothing
This week, we’re diving behind the scenes of Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and into the world of Messina, Georgia with Director Jennifer Pennington and the cast of YASF!
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: The Comedy of Errors
This week we’re going behind the scenes with Director Jessica De La Rosa, Music Director/Composer Jon Becraft, and the cast of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Don’t miss the 2021 Young American Shakespeare Festival: Running May 6-16th, tickets on sale soon! 🎟
Read MoreThe Making of YASF: Part One
We’re going behind the scenes to see how the 2021 Young American Shakespeare Festival is made! Do you or your band/group/ensemble want to perform? Want your company logo on display? Allie, Hallie and Gerry are here to show you how you can get involved both on & off the stage through partnership and sponsorship opportunities!…
Read MoreNation In Crisis – A Special Virtual Event
Nation In Crisis Written/Directed by Keith McGillPerformed by Jacqui Blue January 16, 2021 @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm February 6, 2021 @ 2:00pm & 7:00pm Nation In Crisis is an interactive show that transports audiences to pivotal moments from the Civil Rights Era, using performance to open a door into history and forge a path for…
Read MoreAnnouncing: The ‘Resetting the Stage’ Campaign & Variety Show!
The ‘Resetting the Stage’ Campaign & Variety Show! Click here to make your gift today! We couldn’t be more excited to announce this next chapter in Commonwealth Theatre Center’s story. We are launching the ‘Resetting the Stage’ campaign TODAY – and we want you to play a starring role! This multifaceted campaign effort will consist of two…
Read MoreHenry V (2019) – Vault Series
As the next installment of our #ThrowbackThursday Vault Series, CTC proudly presents: our 2019 mainstage production of Henry V, featuring actors in the Walden Theatre Conservatory with Nevertheless Arts Ensemble! Special thanks goes to Republic Bank Foundation and Fund for the Arts for bringing this presentation to new audiences as part of their Cultural Pass series. Henry V (2019)…
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