Actor's Express

Cara Mantella and Cristian Gonzalez in Jesus Hopped the A’ Train (2023). Photo by Greg Mooney.

Actor’s Express inspires people to question themselves, their communities and the world by creating live theatre in an inclusive space designed to challenge conventional thinking and reflect contemporary human experiences.

Through eclectic programming, a bold approach to production and a robust commitment to social accountability, AE encourages audiences and artists to share a journey of adventure, becoming brave change-makers in a world that is spinning into a new era.

Actor’s Express leans into its commitment to the future of our field by nurturing the next generation of artists through rigorous training, and by developing and producing new work.

We create brave and gutsy theatre that challenges and entertains at the same time.

We produce theatre that encourages audiences, artists and everyone involved to explore new ideas, experiences and views of the world.

We believe every person matters and we create inclusive space to hold the perspectives, ideas, differences and commonalities of diverse people.

We hold ourselves to a high standard to create excellence with a consistency that audiences can trust.

Every day, we collaborate, make meaningful connections and build trust with the guiding principle that our work plays a vital role in the civic life of our community.