Mission & Story

Mission & Story

Our Mission
We create community through energetic, joyful, and accessible classic theatre.

Our Vision
Our transformative theatre experiences inspire connection and reveal the power of art to enrich and uplift lives.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is the leading classic theatre company in Maryland, offering vibrant performances that delight our patrons by breathing new life into Shakespeare and other classic plays. One of the six largest theatre companies in the state, CSC serves diverse audiences with funny, moving, rousing mainstage seasons, a vigorous education program that serves over 16,000 students annually, and our innovative traveling "Shakespeare Beyond" that brings free Shakespeare performances directly into neighborhoods across Maryland.

We warmly welcome audiences to our three venues and our touring Shakespeare Wagon. Indoor performances are presented at our stunning, award-winning 266-seat theatre in Downtown Baltimore, with a thrust stage uniquely designed for CSC performances. Next door to the theatre and linked are the administrative offices and The Studio at the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, which serves as a classroom, rehearsal space, and alternative performance area. CSC’s summertime outdoor home is in nearby Ellicott City and features performances and education programming at the PFI Historic Park, a gorgeous spot for picnicking and watching Shakespeare under the stars.