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"I can’t say enough about Brian Kay and his Theatro colleagues in their new Shakespeare album, Play Music! Begun during the pandemic, Brian has marshaled a remarkable array of talented singers and players to contribute to the effort, and the results are stunning. It’s a true labor of love — love for Shakespeare and the music that permeates and surrounds his plays. Thoughtful, heartfelt, and creative, this is an album that Shakespeare lovers will want to hear again and again."
~Ross W. Duffin, author
Shakespeare's Songbook

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Theatro brings history to life, combining historical music and theater

 

Founded in 2020 by Grammy award winner Brian Kay, Theatro is dedicated to creating memorable theatrical experiences that transport audiences to different eras and places, illuminating the stories of the past.  â€‹

Drawing on our expertise in historical performance, we present a wide range of concerts and productions that cover a plethora of time periods, from Medieval to Renaissance to the high Baroque and beyond. Our shows are known to include period languages, costumes, and props to create an immersive and authentic atmosphere.

Our ensemble is comprised of a versatile set of musicians, singers, and actors, who work together to create enchanting productions.

In addition to our performances, we share our passion for history, music, and theater with audiences of all ages. We offer a variety of educational programs and outreach activities, including workshops, lectures, and residencies for schools, libraries, and theaters. We strive to inspire a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of the past and to spark imagination and curiosity in audiences of all ages.

We believe that history is not just a collection of dry facts and dates, but a living, breathing, and endlessly fascinating tapestry of human experience. Through the magic of music and theater, we invite you to join us on a journey through time and discover the stories and songs of the past.

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Programs

We offer a wide array of performance programs:

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"Play,music!" - songs from the Renaissance plays of William Shakespeare

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"Commedia dell'arte" - a masquerade ball from the Italian Baroque

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"Rose of Roses" - Medieval Spain to the New World, Music from1252 to the present day

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"In Nottamun Town" - an evocative program of ancient songs exploring the history of British literature and music from as early as the 9th century century to the high Renaissance

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"Play, Music!"

Songs from Shakespeare's plays
Artistic director Brian Kay talks about Shakespeare's use of music
Samples of our program:

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Commedia dell'arte

A masquerade ball from the Italian Baroque
THEATRO Commedia dell'arte
Core members Anna O'Connell and Ashlee Foreman perform Monteverdi's "Nigra Sum"

Rose of Roses

Medieval Spain to the New World, Music from1252 to the present day

Artistic director Brian Kay discusses the Cantigas de Santa Maria of 1252

In Nottamun Town

An evocative one-man show featuring ancient songs and exploring the history of British literature and music from as early as the 9th century to the High Renaissance
Artistic director Brian Kay performs a song from the program
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