artist-centered.  story-driven.

theatre

that inspires.

Rooted in values and artistic excellence, we create thought-provoking theatre and world-class arts education worthy of New Orleans.

Jarrod Smith in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt 2B

Crescent City Stage is a professional New Orleans theatre company dedicated to storytelling, community, and artist development. By elevating diverse, highly skilled storytellers, paying a living wage, and producing thought-provoking, high-quality work, we’re reshaping the theatrical landscape in New Orleans.

At CCS Studio, we’re also training the next generation of storytellers through classes, scene study, and community events that foster connection, creativity, and confidence.

What’s Up Next

  • Building for the Future

    Crescent City Stage is expanding its Magazine Street studio and pausing A Christmas Carol this season to focus on long-term sustainability and the search for a permanent home for professional theatre in New Orleans.

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  • Halloween on Magazine at CCS Studio

    Join us on Friday, October 31 from 5–8 PM for Halloween on Magazine Street! We’re opening our studio for a festive night of trick-or-treating, candy, costumes, and theatrical games for kids, sponsored by Reginelli’s and Picnic.

    RSVP Here

At CCS Studio

  • Scene Study

    Starts Oct 27

    Our signature acting class, designed to help performers stretch, take risks, and reveal their authentic artistic voice. Through improv and deep scene work, actors receive personalized guidance in a supportive, professional environment.

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  • Shakespeare Saturdays

    A four-week verse workshop for actors of all levels. Learn to unlock Shakespeare’s language through scansion, sonnets, scene work, and audition techniques with world-class training led by Erin Cessna.

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  • Youth Acting Classes

    Registration for Spring Now Open

    From ages 6 and up, young storytellers build connection, creativity, and confidence through imaginative play, performance, and ensemble-building.

    View Youth Classes

Help Build the Future of

Crescent City Stage

We’re laying the foundation for a permanent home for professional theatre in New Orleans, expanding community programming, and creating opportunities for artists to thrive. Your support makes it possible.

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