ABOUT
OUR MISSION
We rediscover and reimagine classic stories that challenge, illuminate, and charm audiences
OUR VALUES
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We believe that a story is ‘classic’ if it exhibits continued relevance, relatability, and resonance for our audiences and our community. regardless of when it is created or who created it.
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We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable space where the voices of all people and backgrounds are represented—and that the work to create this space is continuous and ongoing.
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We believe that language is complex, beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive.
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We believe in affordable theatre experiences that invite the audience to join in the adventure from the safety of their own seats.
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We believe that artists’ time and work has value, and deserves respect, consideration, and fair compensation.
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We believe in essential, focused storytelling and intentional artist-driven theatricality.
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We believe that theatre is collaborative, and the work we create is enhanced by contributions from all of our artists.
OUR PRESS
Named by the DCist as one of The Best Small Theatre Companies of 2015
"We Happy Few Productions makes a great case for revisiting the golden oldies. This theater troupe . . . makes the words from bygone eras feel fresh and urgent." - DCist
"A new approach to Shakespeare you will not want to miss." - DC Metro Theatre Arts
"The model that We Happy Few Productions has built and perfected over the last seven years is, for my money, one of the most admirable and sustainable of any theatre company in DC."
- Broadway World DC
"We Happy Few has made its mark with pared down but impactful productions." - DC Theatre Scene
Broadway World DC credits WHF with "Enlivening classic theatre through bare-bones, ensemble storytelling."
"One of my favorite things about any We Happy Few production is the vigor and joy with which the performers throw themselves into the work." - DC Theatre Scene
WHO WE ARE
OUR POLICIES
We Happy Few (WHF) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and lawful workplace and
collaborative artistic space that promotes equality and is free from any form of discrimination,
harassment and retaliation. In furtherance of this commitment, WHF has implemented this policy
Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
This policy prohibits all discrimination and harassment, including, but not limited to:
discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
race, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, marital
status, age, citizenship status, and any other category protected by applicable federal, state or
District of Columbia law.
We do not permit any instance of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation by or towards
anyone.
This policy applies to all employees, as well as contractors, temporary staff, volunteers or
interns (hereafter “employees”). All employees are prohibited from engaging in harassing or
discriminatory conduct, or retaliation, towards other employees, contractors, or anyone
engaging with WHF. Any employee in violation of this policy will be subject to immediate
disciplinary action, up to and including termination.