At American Legacy Theatre we are changing how theatre is done.

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At American Legacy Theatre we are changing how theatre is done. *

In 2016, American Legacy Theatre was founded with the dream of restoring American theatre to the top of the global stage and bringing the art of theatre back to its historical intent -- being a voice for the unheard, rather than a luxury only afforded by the wealthy.

American Legacy Theatre is honored to provide accessible and relevant theatre designed to create social justice for all people, representing all voices. We utilize theatre arts to amplify stories that need to be told, but also as a tool for starting conversations that lead to positive social change. 

Our one-of-a-kind approach puts community members in the producer's seat. This guides the artistic director toward content, set design, and auxiliary services that ensure our productions are representative of the communities where they are creating positive change for issues that the community has prioritized.

Theatre has an accelerated positive impact on individuals, which extends to benefit entire communities when it’s thoughtfully organized and purpose-driven.

Accessible theatre for an equitable tomorrow.

  • All People, All Voices

    We are intentional about serving all people, all voices, and attracting “non-theatre goers.” To support this effort, ALT offers fully subsidized tickets to those at or below 200% the federal poverty level and/or active military/veterans.

  • Innovation in Theatre.

    Our dedication to our work and our unique approach to innovation in theatre has helped us build an invaluable network of partners with nearly 40 human service organizations across the US exploring concepts like racial inequity, the drug epidemic, mental health, and kindergarten readiness.

Since 2018 we have:
- Created over 30 original productions
- Worked with over 60 partner organizations
- Employed over 130 artists
- Provided empathy-building theatre education to students across Greater Cincinnati bringing youth as young as pre-K to 92% TS GOLD® Standards for kindergarten