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Baltimore is considered to be the haven for performing arts, from museum displays to independent stages. In this article, we have enlisted Baltimore’s most popular historic theaters that you will surely want to know about and what you can expect here!
Baltimore Center Stage
What makes this Maryland’s the State Theater is its non-discrimination against visitors’ races or socioeconomic status. The Maryland-based writers dedicate their time and energy to produce unique Baltimore performing arts on the road with the Baltimore Center Stage Mobile Unit that brings the theater accessible to those who could not otherwise reach there.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
As the name suggests, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has a mission to help the people connect with the classic works and give insight into what makes Shakespeare great? The company’s goal specifically targets the youth and offers them the school matinee programs and free tickets to limited productions.
Everyman Theatre
Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre engages its audience with a mix of classical and new offerings that adds value to its performing arts. Some of its renowned works include Fences by August Wilson, All in the Timing by David Ives, and A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry.
Fells Point Corner Theatre
The theatre was launched in 1987 with its first production of Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love, and today transformed into a non-profit organization. The theatre gives recognition to the classical and modern artists and promotes the local artists, including The Quickening by Mark Scharf.
Iron Crow Theatre
The theatre started in 2009 from Baltimore’s Gay Expectations which gathered together all the artists from different social and cultural identities and inspired the founders to keep going. Later, they launched their company in 2010 with productions including the Swimming in the Shallows, etc.
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
This amazing performing art of Baltimore is said to be home to the legendary Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The hall’s building uses a series of convex curves to avoid the flat surfaces or ninety-degree angles inside the hall, thereby allowing for optimal acoustics. Besides conducting the annual season of performances and special events, Meyerhoff also invites guest musicians, comedians, and lecturers.
The Modell Performing Arts Centre
The Modell Performing Arts Centre was opened in 1894 after taking inspiration from Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw concert hall. The theatre is mostly used as a concert hall, but it hosts entertainment shows, national tours, and educational programs in dance, arts, creative writing, etc. Moreover, tours of the historic building can also be done.
Spot lighters Theatre
Audrey Herman founded spot lighters Theatre in 1962. It has brought a diverse theatre to the world for more than 50 years. In addition to this, it invites audience members to discuss the themes of the shows.
Two Strikes Theatre Collective
It is led by a group of people who aim to tell stories that share black women’s experiences. It was founded in July 2019 to promote black women’s intersectional voice to bring social change through art and community engagement.
