Mission
Rooted in the landscape of the Hudson Valley, with the plays of William Shakespeare as our touchstone, HVS engages the widest possible audience in a theatrical celebration of our shared humanity.
Vision
Vision
We are a classical repertory theater that embraces the present moment, and our work springs from the most essential of elements — actor, audience, language, and landscape. As both a local community hub and a national arts destination, we foster meaningful human connections at the convergence of nature and culture.
Core Values
Excellence
Inclusion
Generosity
Playfulness
Sustainability
A Home for Artists
Artist Lodging
As part of the expansive new campus, construction is also underway for on-site lodging for its artists, designed by award-winning architect Susan T. Rodriguez. The lodging, envisioned as a small village of residences and shared spaces nestled within the company’s 98-acre campus, will be located just a short walk, bike ride, or golf cart trip from the theater and the Rehearsal Studios (opened in 2022), and is inspired by the timber-frame traditions of Hudson Valley architecture. Plans include a barn-like structure housing 16 single-occupancy studio apartments, along with four four-bedroom cottages designed to accommodate families and groups of artists.
Anchoring the village is a communal hub connected to the main barn building, creating a welcoming place for artists to gather, recharge, and connect. This shared space will include laundry and exercise facilities, as well as comfortable areas for meals, conversation, and relaxation—supporting the rhythms of an intensive rehearsal and performance schedule while fostering a strong sense of company life.
More than simply a place to stay, the artist lodging reflects HVS’s commitment to the health, well-being, and creative vitality of its artists. By living and working together in the natural beauty of the Hudson Highlands, artists will have the opportunity to form a thriving creative community, supporting one another onstage and off across a season—or many seasons. The lodging will also support off-season residencies and retreats, helping incubate future work, while generating meaningful operational benefits, including an estimated $500,000 in annual cost savings and new opportunities for off-season rental income.
Our History
For almost 40 years, Hudson Valley Shakespeare has created dynamic, actor-driven theater rooted in the essential elements of performance: actors, audience, language, and landscape.
Our Team
Meet the team, who, under the leadership of Davis McCallum, Artistic Director, and Kendra Ekelund, Managing Director, are shaping the experience both on and off the stage.
Support Our Mission
Each season is made possible by the generosity of our community. Your gift—at any level—helps bring great stories to life, connect artists and audiences, and keep our work accessible to all.