Classics on the Rocks

Classics on the Rocks We strive to bring the story and the words of plays we perform to life in a fun, accessible way. It’s just classics, served simply… on the rocks.

You won’t find exotic conceptual treatments or dreamy modern adaptations of the works here. Classics on the Rocks is an ensemble acting company that performs classical theater that is intimate and accessible to modern audiences. We focus on telling the story simply using not much more than the words of the play. In other words, it’s classical theatre you can understand. Our mission is to engage ac

tors, performers, and lovers of the arts to join us in this world of play. To share with our community, through face to face theatrical communication, the beautiful words, timeless stories, and engaging characters that make classical theatre just so… well… classic. As Peter O’Toole once said…

“Bare boards and a passion.”

Summer season starts now!!!
05/04/2026

Summer season starts now!!!



Shakesday is back 🎭✨Join us Friday, April 24th for Shakesday: Shakespeare’s Family Album—a one-night-only celebration of...
04/07/2026

Shakesday is back 🎭✨

Join us Friday, April 24th for Shakesday: Shakespeare’s Family Album—a one-night-only celebration of the Bard’s birthday, told through the families that define his most unforgettable stories.

From sibling rivalries to fierce parental love (and everything in between), this fast-paced performance weaves together comedy, drama, and iconic monologues from across the canon—plus a special teaser from our summer production of…. Hamlet! 👀

🍷 Complimentary wine
🧁 Cupcakes
🎭 45–50 minutes of live performance
⚡ A high-energy cast bringing it all together in record time
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 7PM curtain

Come raise a glass, grab a cupcake, and flip through Shakespeare’s family album with us.

🎟️ Ticket link in bio.

02/11/2026

After the chaos of the 1619 “False Folio,” Shakespeare’s friends John Heminges and Henry Condell decided enough was enough. If anyone was going to collect Will’s plays properly, it would be the men who’d spent over twenty years in the trenches with him. In this episode, we trace their like...

12/17/2025

After Shakespeare’s death, his plays didn’t immediately become sacred texts, they became commodities. In this episode, we dive into the publishing chaos of the early 1600s, where bad quartos, cash grabs, and loose copyrights threatened to fracture his legacy. Enter John Heminges and Henry Condel...

À couple of pics from last night’s memorization master class. A very special thank you to for leading, and sharing his ...
11/06/2025

À couple of pics from last night’s memorization master class.
A very special thank you to for leading, and sharing his tips and tricks.

Still time to register! Link in bio
11/05/2025

Still time to register!
Link in bio

11/05/2025

By 1609, William Shakespeare had been writing plays for nearly two decades. He was a household name in London, his company—now the King’s Men—enjoyed royal patronage, and their new indoor stage at Blackfriars promised a fresh era of theatrical success. By all accounts, Shakespeare was still at...

Master Classics starts next week! Join us for our new workshop series — four Wednesday night classes designed to help ac...
10/23/2025

Master Classics starts next week! Join us for our new workshop series — four Wednesday night classes designed to help actors sharpen their skills and connect more deeply to Shakespeare’s text.

📅 Wednesdays, Oct 29 – Nov 19
📍 Ripley-Grier Studios, NYC
💡 Take one class for $20 or all four for $60

✨ Featuring:
🎭 William Downes – Monologue Audition Prep
🎭 John St. Croix – Mastering Memorization
🎭 Sharon Stevens – Reading Shakespeare’s Text Like a Musical Score
🎭 Julie McNamara – Yoga & Physical Movement for Shakespeare

Register for single class or all four!

🎟️ Sign up now → https://www.classicsontherocks.org/workshops

Fall class registration is open!! Link in bio.
10/18/2025

Fall class registration is open!!
Link in bio.


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