Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble bridges the gap between traditional theater and contemporary audiences, shaping the future of classical theater through education initiatives and innovative performances for student audiences. 

What We Do 

Touring Productions

We tour contemporary adaptations of classical plays into middle & high schools in the NYC area, designed to adapt to diverse performance venues, employing live music and a pared down aesthetic. 

In-School Workshops

We provide financially accessible hands-on artist-led theater education for middle and high school students to complement our touring production.

Apprenticeships

We provide opportunities for early career artists to engage with our productions, building a bridge between training and a professional career.

Film Adaptations & Study Guides

We produce innovative film adaptations suitable for young audiences, made available to screen in the classroom alongside an annotated companion script and custom classroom curriculum.

Our Approach

Modernizing Classics

We connect classic texts to our audience’s lived experience.

Empowering Youth

Our programs incorporate somatic techniques, principles of depth psychology, and drama theory to encourage self-development, awareness, creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking.

Diverse Voices

We engage a broad range of artists with diverse backgrounds to reflect the diversity of our audience.