Our Mission

Aquila Theatre's mission is to create innovative interpretations of the classics for today’s audiences and expand and diversify classical theatre. 

Aquila Theatre is one of the foremost producers of classical theatre in the United States and has been bringing audiences world-class actors, captivating designs, innovative adaptations, and impactful direction since 1991. Aquila Theatre also provides extensive educational offerings and is an award-winning leader in the field of public arts and humanities programming.

In the news:

• Aquila has been awarded an National Endowment for the Arts Grant (New York, NY Grants for Arts Projects - Theatre) to support a staged reading of “The Woman of Colour,” and other accompanying project activities.