Welcome!

The New Zenith Theatre believes that the right balance of imagination and truth creates inspiring theatre. Since 1999, we've created dynamic, high quality productions of comtemporary and classical plays. As a dedicated company of adult theatre artists we have a special commitment to plays for young audiences. Our artistic approach aims at stories that ring true to kids; characters who struggle just like they do; and themes that address a young person's concerns and reflect their world.

Our goal is to build new partnerships with schools, communities, and arts organizations across Connecticut and beyond. We invite you to get to know us better, and hope you’ll join us for a future performance or workshop! 

“New Zenith Theatre is worthy of the spotlight.”
          —Dierdre Patterson, Republican-American, Waterbury, CT

 "NZT not only lays a solid foundation for theatre arts students in the area, it offers the greater Naugatuck Valley community a multitude of theatrical opportunities"
          -Joanne Greco Rochman, Republican-American, Waterbury, CT

“My students were amazed, thrilled, and totally engrossed by the performance.” 
          —Mary Ann Barra, teacher, St. Francis Xavier School, Waterbury, CT

“Different, timeless, and awe-inspiring."
          —Brian Trusiewicz, Naugatuck News, Naugatuck, CT 

“Not only was the acting superb, but also the stage presentation was phenomenal!"
          —Nancy Grady, teacher, Central Avenue School, Naugatuck, CT 

“This was a very unique experience!”
          —David Bennett, teacher, Urbin T. Kelley School, Southington, CT 

NZT strongly believes that Shakespeare speaks, masks and puppets have purpose, and the language of theatre helps us communicate.