Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Theater

Mission: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey serves over 100,000 adults and children annually, and is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks. Through its exceptional theatrical productions and dynamic education programs, the Theatre strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences. In addition to being an acclaimed producer of classic plays, the Theatre is New Jersey's preeminent provider of theatre education programs, offering more than any other theatre in the state. These programs are designed to provide young people, and the community, with opportunities to develop their creative thinking skills, their ability to collaborate and their global and historical perspective.

Target demographics: modern audiences, both in the theatre and in the classroom

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 100,000 adults and students (in over 70 schools) annually.

Geographic areas served: New Jersey, the Tri State area, and beyond.

Programs: An ambitious Main Stage season—six productions of classic masterworks, including familiar treasures and forgotten gems, both the recognizable and the rediscovered. A myriad of transformative education programs including performances and workshops in underprivileged schools, free community performances, in-school residencies, and classes for theatre lovers of all ages and experience levels. An adored outdoor theatre production that runs each summer at a nearby one-of-a-kind Greek amphitheatre.