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Theater for a New Audience

Brooklyn, New York

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The Polonsky Shakespeare Center, home to the Theater for a New Audience, opened in 2013, marking the first classical theater constructed in the city in over four decades.

The theater is renowned for its dedication to Shakespearean productions, often collaborating with acclaimed directors and actors to bring the Bard's works to life.

Designed by Hugh Hardy, the theater features a flexible performance space that can be configured in various ways, enhancing the audience's experience.

The Theater for a New Audience offers extensive educational programs, reaching over 130,000 students through workshops and performances.

Situated in the Brooklyn Cultural District, the theater is part of a vibrant arts community that includes the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Mark Morris Dance Center.

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