The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company facts for kids
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a fun and exciting theatre group located in Baltimore, Maryland. It was started in 2002 by Ian Gallanar and Heidi Busch-Gallanar. Today, it's one of the biggest Shakespeare theaters in the United States! Ian Gallanar is the main artistic director, and Lesley Malin is the executive director. They have special places to perform plays in Baltimore and Ellicott City, Maryland. Their main indoor theater, the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Theater, opened in 2014. Every summer, they also perform plays outdoors at the beautiful Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park in Ellicott City.
What Plays Do They Perform?
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company loves to perform plays by William Shakespeare, like Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. They also perform other classic plays and new stories. Since they started in 2002, they have put on many different shows for audiences of all ages. They often perform popular plays like A Christmas Carol during the holiday season.
Where Can You See a Show?
The company has two main places where they perform. Their indoor theater in Baltimore is a great place to watch plays all year round. In the summer, they move their shows outdoors to the historic Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park in Ellicott City. Imagine watching a Shakespeare play under the stars!
Who Leads the Company?
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company was founded by Ian Gallanar and Heidi Busch-Gallanar. Ian Gallanar is the founding artistic director, which means he helps decide which plays to perform and how they will be put on stage. Lesley Malin is the producing executive director, helping to manage the company's operations. Together, they help the company bring amazing stories to life for everyone to enjoy.
See also
- Theater in Maryland
