A Brief History of Village Theatre Project
Village Theatre Project, a new professional theatre company based in Groton and Harvard, Massachusetts and utilizing other performance venues in the Nashoba Valley, was co-founded in 2004 by Artistic Directors Christopher Chew and Troy Siebels. The Company is based around our Company of Artists – a 23-member ensemble of professional actors, directors, designers and choreographers living and working in the greater Boston and New York theatre communities, and wishing to take a more active role in the development of new theatrical works than is possible as freelance artists; and wishing to make a more direct connection with audiences than is common on commercial stages.

The theatre was created so that those artists could feel supported in an environment that promotes the freedom to explore and further develop their individual skills while embracing their talents, passion and collaborative spirit.

Village Theatre Project began operating its youth theatre education program, the Young Company, in fall 2004; and launched the professional company in June 2005 with a Grand Opening Performance in Groton, which was sold out and extremely well received.