What People are Saying

"It is hard to think of an interpretation of Henry James’ famously eerie novella, The Turn of the Screw, that is more in keeping with James' own intent than The Acting Company's tautly rendered, seductive production."
— The New York Times

"It is hard to think of an interpretation [of The Two Gentlemen of Verona] in language, which is enunciated so well and spoken so fluently that it seems almost colloquial."            
— The New York Times
 

 “The story itself is intriguing but watching the actors deftly maneuver the tricky psychological-thriller territory [of The Turn of the Screw] is where this production’s real fascination lies."
— The Day, New London, CT

"A landmark production … a beautiful, evocative, sensitively rendered, psychologically devastating piece of theater. What's happening on the [The Heart is a Lonely Hunter] stage will leave you in a state of sadness, sorrow and awe.”"
— The Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution

"There is not a weak link among the actors."
— The Anniston (AL) Star

"I wish to express my appreciation again for the wonderful support and collaboration with you and members of your company both in NYC and on the road. For years I have admired from afar The Acting Company, but now I am a devout fan."
— presenter

"Talk about curriculum relevant, life-changing impact of an arts initiative!”
— presenter

“Your performance came off beautifully and received a prolonged standing ovation. In the final analysis the audience makes the call, right?"
— presenter

"What a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I will be giving an academic paper about it at the annual meeting of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association.”
— Alabama College Professor

“Who do I thank for this gift, this play, that landed in my back yard?"
— High School Teacher

"My nine year-old son was utterly entranced by the performance, laughing and thinking deeply at the appropriate
moments.”
— University Associate Dean

“The interchange of thoughts and ideas during the ninety-minute session was extraordinarily powerful - it generated two days of discussion as students worked to process the information they’d received.”
— High School Drama Teacher

“I would not hesitate for an instant to recommend a Literacy Through Theater residency to any school. Thank you for offering this program and for your help in inspiring and changing the lives of our students.”
— Theater Arts Department Head"
 

"You created an atmosphere of acceptance that allowed me to take risks, to jump without being afraid where I would land.”
— student

“Thank you in guiding us in discovering ourselves.”
— student

“I’m going to be honest. I signed up to see your show to get out of a day of school. I am so glad I did. You guys did an amazing job making the story line clear and I couldn’t have fallen asleep if I wanted to."
— student

"I peeled away so many layers of me and journeyed with each of them. All my life I have feared rejection and have been embarrassed by who I am. You helped me to be proud.”
— student

“Your workshop was inspirational for me. You touched my lonely heart.”
— student

“I will carry last week’s Literacy Through Theater experience with me the rest
of my life."
— student

"I drove sixty miles from this town of 2,000 to Columbia, MO to see you and it was a huge WOW event for me and my son. Holy cow was your play absolutely wonderful and exciting.”
— parent

“Thank you for introducing my child to a new world that he will surely enjoy for the rest of his life.”
— parent

“You certainly opened up a whole new experience for us and something both my son and I look forward to in the future."
— parent

"My wife and I took our ten year-old as a way of introducing her to Shakespeare and was she ever turned on!”
— parent

“I loved talking to my son about the play and hearing his interpretation of Shakespeare and how 500++ year old writings were so relevant to today. I am impressed with you and with my son.”
— parent

“A traveling company that successfully brings the love of great theater to those of us who otherwise would never experience it. For this I am forever thankful."
— parent

Other Voices

"Four years in The Acting Company is like being in the theater for twenty."
— Kevin Kline, Founding Member

"The Acting Company is the hope of the American theater."
— Angela Lansbury

"The Acting Company endures as the major touring classical theater in the United States."
— Mel Gussow, The New York Times

"Our support to the arts reflects our belief that cultural institutions both large and small, established and new, are key to education, economic development and the quality of life. Theatre plays a particularly strong role in this, and The Acting Company is an outstanding national example of why cultural institutions are an important part of our lives. You have a wonderful track record for nurturing new talent which injects ongoing vitality into the arts. You provide great educational opportunities and entertainment through fine productions of the classics. Your presence on Theatre Row is important to the communities around the country for which we have a concern. For all these reasons we are proud to support The Acting Company."
— Elizabeth Howland, Vice President, Citicorp/Citibank

"Working with these young actors is exhilarating. They are inventive, versatile, and fully professional. When I know someone has been with The Acting Company, I look forward to his or her audition."
— Harold Prince, Broadway Director

"As Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger, I seek the brightest, most competent, and most creative actors for each of our productions. As a result, Folger audiences have been privileged to see performances by many former touring members of The Acting Company, including Derek D. Smith and Laura Hicks as Romeo and Juliet; Pamela Nyberg as Hermione