Shakespeare & Company (Massachusetts)

Shakespeare & Company is a theatre company and training center located in Lenox, Massachusetts. Founded in 1978 by Tina Packer, Kristin Linklater, and founding managing director Andreas Teuber, the company is dedicated to performing Shakespeare's works, as well as producing new plays and offering extensive actor training programs rooted in Shakespearean techniques.

The company operates on a campus comprising several performance spaces, including the Tina Packer Playhouse, the Roman Garden Theatre, and the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. These venues host a diverse repertoire of Shakespearean plays, contemporary works, and new commissions.

Shakespeare & Company's training programs are a significant part of its mission, offering courses in voice, movement, text analysis, and acting techniques based on the Linklater Voice Method and other physical approaches. These programs attract students and professionals from around the world.

Beyond its artistic and educational endeavors, Shakespeare & Company is also involved in educational outreach programs, bringing Shakespeare to students in schools throughout the region. The company aims to make Shakespeare accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company's focus remains steadfastly on exploring and celebrating the power of language and the human experience through theatrical performance.