Founded in 1921, Theatre Hopkins (originally the Johns Hopkins Playshop) is the second-oldest theater group in Baltimore. Originally an extension of the English Department, within 10 years it became a community-based, semi-professional theater housed by the university, performing for the Johns Hopkins community, alumni and the general public. A subscription base of 700-900 ensured both financial independence and a solid base of community support.
Working with an informal ensemble of adult actors and professional technical craftsmen, and collaborating wherever possible with other Johns Hopkins entities, Theatre Hopkins pursues a mission consistent with the purpose established at its inception: to showcase distinguished pieces of dramatic literature, drawn from both the classic and contemporary repertoire.
Theatre Hopkins had occupied the Merrick Barn since the mid-1940s until in 2004 the Barn was transferred to the new undergraduate theater program. Since then, performances have taken place primarily at the Mattin Center with occasional visits to other venues on and off campus.
Representative titles since 1984: Anton Chekhov: Uncle Vanya; Noel Coward: Fallen Angels; Michael Frayn: Copenhagen; Brian Friel: Faith Healer, Translations; David Mamet: Glengarry, Glen Ross; Arthur Miller: The American Clock; Shakespeare: Measure for Measure, Pericles; G. B. Shaw: Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Pygmalion; Sophocles: Antigone with A.R. Gurney: Another Antigone
Well, by Lisa Kron
Swirnow Theater, Mattin Center
Feb. 14-March 1
Picasso at the Lapin Agile, by Steve Martin
Baltimore Museum of Art
April 17-19
The Light in the Piazza
Book by Craig Lucas; Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Swirnow Theater, Mattin Center
June 12-July 5
Suzanne Pratt
Director
thehop@jhu.edu | Suzanne Pratt has been the director of Theatre Hopkins since 1984, responsible for artistic, operational and business functions. She also has served as a teacher of English and theater at Dulaney High School in Baltimore County and as artistic director of Baltimore’s Children's Theater Association. She has been an instructor at Johns Hopkins, Loyola College and Essex Community College. Suzanne is a 1968 graduate of Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), earned an M.A. in dramatic literature from Catholic University of America in 1970, and has done additional graduate work at the University of Maryland. Full Contact Info |
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