— Kate Forton, CSC Company Member

In just 20 seasons, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has become the nation’s 15th largest professional Shakespeare company, with a five-to-seven-show artistic season in several Maryland locations and an expansive education mission. We remain passionately dedicated to the idea that Shakespeare is for everyone. CSC Education serves Baltimore and the surrounding regions with student matinees, in-school, after-school, out-of-school youth classes and camps, as well as classes, workshops, and ensemble programs for adults. CSC Education and has become one of the largest theatre learning programs in Maryland, serving more than 14,000 students a year, and constantly expanding our educational offerings to meet the demands of our growing community.  Our Internship Program provides a gateway for pre-professionals interested in hands-on experience. Our goal is to develop well rounded artists with experiences in several areas of theatre, giving them marketable skills and valuable connections to thrive in the work force.