Artistic Vision

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” — Hamlet, Act I, Scene 5.

The Horatio Theater is dedicated to producing high-quality theater experiences that investigate Hamlet’s claim.

We seek to search (whether successfully or not) for love and connection in the face of overwhelming adversity and risk.

We accept what appears impossible and we accept the absurdity of the world.

We look for humor and truth even in the face of suffering.

We do not shy away from tragedy but do not dismiss hope, either.

We distrust the emotional distance of irony but jump into the full range of human experiences.

We find joy in the creative process and believe that no matter how tragic or heart-breaking, a well-told, captivating story lifts the human spirit.