Is The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey a collegiate or a professional theatre?
Though the administrative and principal performance facilities reside on the campus of Drew University, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is a prominent, professional regional theatre working under an AEA LORT contract. It runs in complete autonomy from the university. The relationship with Drew began in 1972 when The Shakespeare Theatre (then known as New Jersey Shakespeare Festival) was invited to be the professional theatre in residence on the Drew University campus. Since that time, many Drew students have become involved in The Shakespeare Theatre’s administrative and artistic training programs, and several have forged a long-term professional relationship with the company. Several Shakespeare Theatre staff members have also acted as adjunct faculty and guest instructors in Drew University’s Theatre and Graduate English Studies programs.
