Through a rigorous commitment to both scholarship and modern theatre practice, BST seeks to become a regional and a national leader in the Shakespeare industry. Our programming is guided by three main initiatives: - To introduce overlooked early modern plays to new audiences and to encourage other companies to produce them. - To enrich these classic plays with nontraditional casting and provide access for marginalized voices. - To build a company training program to enhance the skills of our ensemble and provide learning opportunities for DC area actors.