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History

The Company Theatre is a tale of the American dream.

It began when two young women from the midwest moved to Boston with a vision to create and tell stories. Upon her graduation from the Kansas City Art Institute, Zoe Bradford teamed up with Jordie Saucerman to work on film and theatre projects. They were asked to coach dramatics and design sets and props for a Boston based children’s theatre. Encouraged by a group of young performers, they soon formed their own theatre company.

In 1978, in a church basement, with a budget of $50, Bradford and Saucerman produced their first production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Company Theatre was born. The theatre quickly outgrew this basement home and moved to a 600 seat Weymouth school auditorium to accommodate the sell-out crowds. Peter Pan put Company on the map when the 2 directors collaborated with officers from the South Weymouth Naval Air Station to create flying rigs for the actors. Grease put a convertible sports car on stage. The choreography was so precise and elaborate with the production of Oliver that it set the standard for all future Company shows. The high energy performance of A Chorus Line had patrons seeking tickets from scalpers in the parking lot!

Bradford and Saucerman realized a multi-talented musician was necessary for the continued growth of the theatre. Michael Joseph was asked to musically direct West Side Story in 1984. He knocked it out of the ball park and the existing creative team was greatly enhanced. Company’s musicals became increasingly popular. Joseph’s combined talents to conduct, musically direct and train performers allowed Company to take on epic and challenging musicals.

As the theatre’s popularity exploded, numerous adults and children auditioners had to be turned away. Realizing there was a need within the South Shore community for arts programs, these 3 directors created the Academy of the Company Theatre (A.C.T.). This outlet for youth ages 7-18 has become an acclaimed training center for the performing and visual arts. The artistic team began their first summer workshop in 1987, with 14 students. Within two years, A.C.T. had over one hundred students participating in a variety of courses.

While continuing to produce 3 shows a year, the directors took on the task of writing an original musical. In 1990, Gloryland won the prestigious Moss Hart award and received much critical acclaim. Over 20,000 people experienced the spectacular pagentry of this original production. It’s ironic that a show about our country’s homeland was written and produced at a time when The Company Theatre was itself homeless.

With strong community support, the goal to purchase their own space was realized in 1992 when a downpayment was made on an existing theatre complex in Norwell. At this time, Bradford and Saucerman invited Joseph to join them as a full partner. With newfound opportunity, Company began its quest to improve all technical and artistic aspects of their theatre; where award-winning musicals and plays, including the original musical Paragon Park have been performed.

Having a home gave Company the impetus to expand educational programs for youth and teens, allowing them to produce four youth musical and dramatic productions annually. Close to 200 students now attend the A.C.T. summer workshop. Over 60 classes are offered that range from cooking, computer animation, digital photography, Bollywood dance, and classical voice. Many former students perform professionally on Broadway, in national and international tours, regional theatre, and television and film. Studio One was recently instituted to provide a training ground for children and adults in voice, acting, dance, and audition preparation.

The Company’s Theatre’s success would not have been possible without the continued support of loyal patrons! Stronger than ever, the Company attributes its success to its long time dedicated staff and artisans who are proud to bring their craft to our audience throughout the year. Their quest for excellence in producing passionate, energetic and professional quality theatre has established the Company as a true treasure of Boston’s South Shore.

40 Years of Quality Entertainment

2017
Bridges of Madison County
Sister Act
Little Mermaid
Lizzie Borden
Company for the Holidays
 
2016
Avenue Q
Billy Elliot
Legally Blonde
Dracula
Christmas Carol
 
2015
Full Monty
Jesus Christ Superstar
1776
39 Steps
Mary Poppins
 
2014
Spring Awakening
The Drowsy Chaperone
Les Miserables
The Glass Menagerie
White Christmas
 
2013
Chicago
Spamalot
Deathtrap
A Christmas Carol
 
2012
Miss Abigail’s Guide
The Wedding Singer
Paragon Park
The Savannah Disputation
Annie
 
2011
Sophisticated Ladies
Singin’ in the Rain
Hairspray
Jekyll and Hyde
A Christmas Carol
 
2010
Putnam County Spelling Bee
RENT
The Producers
Blithe Spirit
It’s a Wonderful Life
 
2009
The Fantasticks
Godspell
Peter Pan
The Music Man
Arsenic and Old Lace
Christmas Carol
 
2008
Five Guys Named Moe
Bat Boy
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Doubt
Company for the Holidays
 
2007
Late Night Cathechism
Full Monty
Miss Saigon
Sorry Wrong Number/Clue
Christmas Carol
 
2006
Ain’t Misbehavin’
AIDA
Will Rogers Follies
To Kill A Mockingbird
It’s A Wonderful Life
 
2005
A Couple of Blaguards
Company
Showboat
Lend Me A Tenor
Beauty & The Beast
 
2004
Smokey Joe’s Café
The Sound of Music
Big River
Dirty Blonde
A Christmas Carol
 
2003
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
The Rocky Horror Show
Ragtime
The Last Night of Ballyhoo
A Christmas Story
 
2002
Forbidden Hollywood
Cabaret
Footloose
Steel Magnolias
A Christmas Carol
 
2001
Forbidden Broadway
La Cage Aux Folles
42nd Street
A Streetcar Named Desire
Company for the Holidays
 
2000
Jesus Christ Superstar
Gloryland: The America Show
Lizzie Borden
A Christmas Carol
 
1999
Children of Eden
Grease
Dracula
It’s a Wonderful Life
 
1998
Blood Brothers
Nunsense
Hair
Sylvia
A Christmas Carol
 
 
1997
Falsettos
Baby
Oklahoma
Stephen King’s Misery
It’s A Wonderful Life
 
1996
Guys & Dolls
The Who’s Tommy
Brighton Beach Memoirs
The Miracle Worker
A Christmas Carol
 
1995
Damn Yankees
Diary of Anne Frank
West Side Story
Noises Off
The Secret Garden
 
1994
Jesus Christ Superstar
Once on The Island
A Christmas Carol
 
1993
The Wizard of Oz
A Chorus Line
Meet Me In St. Louis
 
1992
Gypsy
Into The Woods
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Sound of Music
 
1991
Into The Woods
Gloryland
Oliver!
 
1990
Evita
Gloryland
Christmas Fantasy
 
1989
Annie
Anything Goes
A Christmas Carol
 
1988
Rascals
42nd Street
Pirates of Penzance
 
1987
South Pacific
Little Shop of Horrors
Company for the Holidays
 
1986
King & I
Godspell
Sweeney Todd
 
1985
The Wizard of Oz
A Chorus Line
Turn of the Screw
 
1984
Deathtrap
West Side Story
Trouble With Angels
 
1983
The Miracle Worker
Fiddler on the Roof
 
1982
Peter Pan
Some Like It Hot
Wait Until Dark
Oliver!
 
1981
Harvey
Bad Seed
Andy Hardy
You Can’t Take It With You
A Christmas Carol
 
1980
Auntie Mame
Arsenic & Old Lace
Life With Father
 
1979
Midsummer’s Night Dream
Dracula
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