The Acting Company transforms Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations into an effervescent work for the stage in which we follow the adventures of Pip, one of Dickens’ most cherished characters.

Brimming with unexpected hilarity and romantic heart, writer Nikki Massoud’s adaptation of the timeless novel is uproarious and thrilling, filled with escaped prisoners, wealthy and terrifying eccentrics, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence.

Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has become a celebrated company that develops actors by touring exceptional productions across the country.

The company has launched the careers of over 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and Rainn Wilson, and has performed for over 4 million people across 48 states, 10 countries, and at prestigious venues like the Guthrie Theater and Kennedy Center.

The company graced the Loeb Playhouse stage in 1991 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream (featuring acclaimed actors) Rainn Wilson and Jeffrey Wright, and again in 2015 for a double-bill featuring Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

A tale of human resilience and hope in the face of adversity