ABOUT NACL THEATRE

NACL Theatre is a professional, not-for-profit company that has created over 15 original and ensemble theatre productions since 1997. Founded by Canadian-born Tannis Kowalchuk and American Brad Krumholz, NACL (North American Cultural Laboratory) operates a theatre space and retreat center in Highland Lake, NY, located two hours from New York City in the southwestern Catskills region. The company creates and tours its own original and devised theatre performances, collaborates with an international circle of artists, and presents a performance season that features work by local and visiting artists. Committed to supporting theatre training at all stages in an artist’s development, NACL offers artist residencies, professional development retreats, master classes, workshops, and early education drama classes.

NACL MISSION

To cultivate the rigorous exploration of actor-generated theatre as an ever-evolving art form.

NACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1997.

• Lisa Richard Petersheim (president)
• Leslie Rutkin
• Heather Jacksy
• John Roth
• Kimberly Guise
• Mimi McGurl
• Brad Krumholz and Tannis Kowalchuk

• ADVISORY BOARD
• Carol Roig
• Mark Ruffalo

AFFILIATIONS

• Network of Ensemble Theatres (NET)
• Theatre Communications Group (TCG)
• Alliance of Resident Theatres of New York (A.R.T./NY)
• Theatres Against War (THAW)
• Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA)
• Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA)

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