The Classical Theatre of Harlem's (CTH) mission is: To maintain a professional theatre company dedicated to returning the "classics" to the stages of Harlem; to create employment and educational outreach opportunities in the theatre arts for the Harlem community; to create and nurture a new, young, and culturally diverse audience for the "classics"; and to heighten the awareness of theater and of great art in Harlem.

CTH proposes to take its boldest step yet in addressing the issue of a large, underserved, underrepresented population by bringing our work directly to the working class people of Harlem.

We know that in order to reach the disenfranchised, we must bring our work to them and find a way to make it integral and compelling to their communities.  According to New York Magazine we have developed “..the youngest, most diverse audience in town..” - drawing patrons from all ages, races, educational backgrounds, neighborhoods and boroughs, whether the venue is in Harlem, Times Square, or on its national and international tours. This project is the embodiment of our values as a theater company.