This summer, Ashley Skeffington will direct our sixth annual Shakespeare in the Park, bringing A Midsummer Night’s Dream to communities across Essex County. Watch our social media pages and website for performance dates and locations! Facility Improvements Bolles Hall, our second-floor space, has been transformed into a black-box theater, with black walls, ceiling, and a flexible layout designed to support a variety of performance styles and audience experiences. We’ve also c

Next month , we’ll present Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award–winning play God of Carnage , a razor-sharp “boisterous comedy of ill manners” that explores what happens when polite society begins to unravel. We’re excited to welcome Rhiannon Jenkins, a British director, performer, and teacher, to lead this production. Keep an eye on the website for ticket information and additional details. Looking Ahead This summer, local theatre professional Ashley Skeffington will direct our sixth a

A heartfelt thank you to those who volunteered to help get the Salem Playhouse ready to open our doors again this winter. We appreciate your interest and assistance! We’ve completed the necessary projects to ensure our building is safe for guests, so we are happy to announce that we will again host the Salem Common Neighborhood Association’s holiday concert in Murray Hall on Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event with the Merrimack Valley Concer