“A sad tale’s best for Winter. I have one of sprites and goblins.” - Mamillius, Act II, Scene i “Apprehend nothing but jollity.” - Florizel, Act IV, Scene iv While we cannot know the exact years in which William Shakespeare wrote each of his plays, historians place The Winter’s Tale near the very end of his life and career as a playwright. Fittingly, this play combines elements of so many of his earlier works, as you will soon see! Almost a “Greatest Hits Medley,” it blends t

Hello Modern Archaics! We are more than excited to show our second full season with you guys. This one is shaping up to be our best yet. This season we wanted to explore plays that prominently featured jealously and the misunderstanding or miscommunication that usually causes it. We’ve found that what makes these classic plays timely is when they touch on feelings that are undeniably human. We chewed on several plays but really it came down to what they had to say about each

Dear Patrons, My name is Bea Lemaster, and I have had the honor of Directing The Bacchae with Modern Archaic Theatre Company, with whom I serve as Company Manager and Resident Director. This classic script by Euripides has been a labor of love for the team, and I speak for everyone when I say we are so excited to call this our 2026-27 season opener. As my second show with the company, I have had the honor of diving headfirst into this script, collaborating with the incredible