Capital Classics has entertained and educated audiences — for 30+ years — with our Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Book Club, Halloween readers-theatre performances, and performances that blend moderated conversations about important social issues. You can learn more about our upcoming events at CapitalClassics.org, Facebook.com/CapitalClassics, Instagram.com/CapitalClassics, an
d Twitter.com/ShakespeareCC. Our mission is simple: deliver quality classical entertainment that is affordable and accessible for all. All classically rooted productions are investigated beyond the written word in order to best communicate the universal and entertaining elements of the story. The company focuses on telling the story as genuinely and passionately as possible. Actor training is crucial in achieving this goal. Rehearsal time is devoted to textual analysis and extensive physical and vocal training, insuring that the production is both active and audible. Multicultural casting is a primary goal for all programs, as it brings greater truth and dimension to a production and accurately reflects the reality of the community. The merging of art with entertainment is a crucial aspect of the company's artistic vision. Each production combines artistic truth, passion, and accuracy with live music and dance, physical comedy, and a colorful and fanciful set and costume scheme. This combination lends itself to theatre that is meaningful, festive, and accessible.
