Meet Our New Artistic Director

McCarter's new Artistic Director, Sarah Rasmussen, shares a glimpse of her plans for the present moment and her dreams of a joyful, inclusive future.

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NOW THROUGH APRIL 30, 2021

The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence

A virtual play festival presented in association with Round House Theatre

Hailed as “American theatre’s greatest and least compromising experimentalist” (New York Times), Adrienne Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, three Obie Awards, and induction into the Theater Hall of Fame, Adrienne Kennedy is not a household name. This festival is a celebration of why she should be. 

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STARTS FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Manic Monologues

A Virtual Theatrical Experience

In a unique collaboration with Princeton University Health Services, The 24 Hour Plays, and Innovations in Socially Distant Performance at the Lewis Center for the Arts, The Manic Monologues brings to life true stories — experiences submitted by resilient people living all across the world. 

Take a journey through the minds and voices of people who bravely share the way mental illness has affected their lives, performed by a celebrated cast of actors – enhanced by interactive design and technology.

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McCarter@HOME

Engage and connect with us through McCarter@HOME as we spotlight virtual performances, behind-the-scenes interviews, interactive activities, and community engagement. 

 

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McCarter Online Classes

Register today to join us for a series of creative and engaging virtual theatre classes for children, teens, and adults.

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Fireside Chats

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen hosts a new web series! Keeping social distance, we've invited a few guests from our community to join us in conversation on McCarter's front lawn. Tune-in each week as she interviews inspiring students, Pulitzer Prize-winners, local business owners, and everyone in between.

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Thank you to all the patrons and McCarter Members who donated their tickets back to us or renewed their membership during this challenging time. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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