Apollinaire Theatre Company

Apollinaire Theatre Company is a professional theatre company based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, founded by Diane Paulus and Raphael Goldberg in 1994. The company is known for producing innovative and provocative works, often in collaboration with other theatre companies such as the American Repertory Theater and the Huntington Theatre Company. Apollinaire Theatre Company has also worked with renowned playwrights like Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, and Eugene O'Neill, as well as directors like Peter Sellars and Robert Wilson (director). The company's productions have been praised by critics from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Variety (magazine).

● History

The Apollinaire Theatre Company was founded in 1994 by Diane Paulus and Raphael Goldberg, with the goal of producing innovative and provocative works that challenge the audience's expectations. The company's early productions included works by Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and Caryl Churchill, which were performed at various theaters in the Boston area, including the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Over the years, the company has collaborated with other theatre companies such as the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the Guthrie Theater, and the Public Theater, as well as with festivals like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Avignon Festival. Apollinaire Theatre Company has also worked with notable actors like Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, and Ian McKellen, as well as composers like Philip Glass and John Adams (composer).

● Productions

The Apollinaire Theatre Company has produced a wide range of works, including classics like William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as contemporary works by playwrights like Tom Stoppard, David Hare, and Tony Kushner. The company has also produced musicals like Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and John Kander's Cabaret (musical), as well as experimental works by artists like Laurie Anderson and Merce Cunningham. Apollinaire Theatre Company's productions have been praised by critics from The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Guardian, and have been recognized with awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Drama Desk Awards, and the Obie Awards. The company has also collaborated with institutions like the Yale School of Drama, the Juilliard School, and the Tisch School of the Arts, as well as with festivals like the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.

● Artistic Leadership

The Apollinaire Theatre Company has been led by several artistic directors over the years, including Diane Paulus, Raphael Goldberg, and Danielle Fauteux Jacques. The company's artistic team has also included notable directors like Peter Brook, Trevor Nunn, and Michael Grandage, as well as dramaturgs like James Leverett and Andrea Tompa. Apollinaire Theatre Company has also worked with designers like Bob Crowley, Ian MacNeil, and William Dudley (designer), as well as with composers like Thomas Adès and Osvaldo Golijov. The company's board of directors has included notable figures like Debra Messing, Allison Janney, and David Strathairn, as well as leaders from the business and non-profit sectors, such as Goldman Sachs and the Ford Foundation.

● Venue

The Apollinaire Theatre Company is based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, where it performs at the Chelsea Theatre Works. The company has also performed at other theaters in the Boston area, including the Cutler Majestic Theatre and the Paramount Center. Apollinaire Theatre Company has also toured its productions to other cities in the United States and abroad, including New York City, Los Angeles, London, and Paris. The company has also collaborated with festivals like the Festival d'Avignon and the Theatre du Chatelet, as well as with institutions like the Comédie-Française and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

● Awards and Recognition

The Apollinaire Theatre Company has received numerous awards and nominations for its productions, including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, and Drama Desk Awards. The company has also been recognized with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Boston Foundation. Apollinaire Theatre Company has also been praised by critics from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Variety (magazine), and has been featured in publications like American Theatre (magazine) and Theatre Communications Group. The company has also collaborated with institutions like the Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as with organizations like the Theatre Communications Group and the National Theatre Conference. Category:Theatre companies in the United States