About the Company
We founded Atlas in a spirit of exploration and discovery, with the mission of transporting our audiences to brave new worlds by presenting vivid, inclusive productions. In a world in which Shakespeare's work is all-too-often regarded as highbrow, stuffy, or inaccessible, we aim to reintroduce the public to the plays as they were intended to be experienced: fast-paced, character-driven, intensely relatable dramas that explore universal themes.
We respect the collaborative magic of live theater as a force for good, and we believe that classic plays, not just new works, hold the power to interrogate cultural values, foster productive discourse, build community, and champion social change.
Our founders have combined decades of in-depth Shakespeare expertise with extensive hands-on theater experience; this company represents the culmination of years of planning and preparation on their part. They are delighted to finally share their creative vision with New York City's theater community!
About our Founders
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Adriana Alter
Adriana Alter is a director and writer based in New York City. Her extensive theatrical credits include work with Two Good Dogs Productions, the Secret Theatre, Hip to Hip Theatre Company, the Riant Theatre, Chelsea Rep/The Acting Studio, Identity Theater Company/Nicu’s Spoon Theater Company, Royal Family Productions, and Hartford Stage, among others.
Adriana holds advanced degrees in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Columbia University) and Shakespeare Studies (King’s College London, in association with the Globe Theatre).
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alexander Nero
Educator and actor Alexander Nero has performed in the works of many classic playwrights. His lengthy roster of notable Shakespearian rôles includes Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing, Buckingham in Richard III, Gonzalo in the The Tempest, Worcester in Henry IV, Part 1, Pompey in Measure for Measure, and Touchstone in As You Like It.
Alexander holds a B.A. in Classical Studies from Hunter College, and an M.L.S. from Queens College. He is a certified public librarian in the State of New York.
