New Hampshire Theatre Project

New Hampshire Theatre Project is a statewide leader in applied theatre programming.

What is applied theatre? It’s “theatre that matters.”

Applied theatre is the use of theatrical practices and creativity that moves beyond the traditional scope of conventional theatre forms. Applied theatre works to enact social change and make the world a better place through theatrical explorations of issues ranging from the communal to the personal. In other words, New Hampshire Theatre Project encourages…

EMPATHY

I learned a lot from the different perspectives offered by those in attendance.

Such an eye-opener into the lives of first responders.

Thank you for providing a safe space to be myself and share my story. Better than therapy!

SELF-CONFIDENCE & LEADERSHIP

My TED talk was GREAT. I was able to center, ground myself, and once on stage I had fun and felt powerful.

Your guidance and expertise have significantly boosted my confidence and skills, preparing me to excel in my role at upcoming conferences.

I feel like anyone in business or the personal growth world needs to work with you.

INSPIRATION

A very rich and transportive evening... still thinking about the people, history, and ideas the play brought to life.

This play will have you resist one figure, then the other, then both and, above all, it will make you question. An intense, challenging play done beautifully.

NHTP's Elephant-in-the-Room Series® addresses critical issues in a creative and impactful way. Their thoughtful approach fosters community awareness by combining powerful storytelling with facilitated discussions led by subject matter experts, encouraging informed dialogue around difficult topics.

COMMUNITY-BUILDING

We typically have a quiet group, but the actors were able to foster engagement and participation that felt totally natural.

All we had hoped for and more - loosening up, having some fun, building stronger connections with each other and as a team, sharpening our creative confidence, thinking about innovation, creativity and leadership. We've been smiling and looking each other in the eyes more and more, being open to the gift!

Thanks to you all for your work to make New Hampshire and northern New England a more inclusive and caring place for all!

INNOVATION & SOCIAL CHANGE

NHTP and Safe Harbor Discovery Center are creating a unique training model that enhances client outcomes, reduces barriers to social determinants of health needs, and increases peer staff retention in the recovery field.

Judging from my own personal experience involved with a number of different healthcare/eldercare situations, the Navigating Eldercare play is spot on!!! (It works) to jump start an incredibly important conversation and, more importantly, provides a spark to explore feasible solutions.

NHTP provides a very powerful and unique way to raise awareness about critical issues and to link people to important local resources... More youth are experiencing mental health emergencies and suicide rates are rising. This play could save lives.

NHTP Board Match - June 10

NHTP Board members will match the first $1,750 donations dollar for dollar on June 10

NHTP Business Challenge - June 11

Three New Hampshire businesses will each give $500 when NHTP donations reach $3,000 on June 11

"New Hampshire Theatre Project's mission to bring thoughtful, transformational, and challenging theatre to our communities is more important now than ever. Saunders & Silverstein LLP is proud to be a longtime supporter of this wonderful organization and its dedicated artists and staff." - Saunders & Silverstein LLP"Local theater and arts programming like that offered by NHTP enriches our community by bringing stories to life in ways that captivate, inspire, and connect audiences. NHTP’s thought-provoking performances spark meaningful conversations, so we are happy to support NHTP by matching donations during NH Gives—and to help ensure that these experiences remain accessible for years to come." - NH Coffee Roasting Co.

An investment in New Hampshire Theatre Project is an investment in...

THEATRE THAT MATTERS!

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Who We Are

Since 1988 New Hampshire Theatre Project (NHTP) has been using the art of theatre-making to spark conversation, connect individuals and strengthen communities. NHTP is based at our 50-seat black box theatre in the heart of Portsmouth's culturally vibrant West End, and our programs are delivered across the region in schools, businesses, healthcare institutions, arts venues and community organizations.

NHTP MainStage performances range from provocative, cutting-edge contemporary works like "The Niceties" by Eleanor Burgess to delightful classics like "Pride & Prejudice," "Sherwood" and "It's a Wonderful Life." NHTP hosts a Community Connectors Series to complement each MainStage production, featuring panels of experts on topical issues as diverse as affordable housing to wealth management and distribution...