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www:Image:Flickr:2676527828 </gallery> A joint venture between the Boston Center for the Arts and The Huntington Theatre Company, the Calderwood (with its two theatres) hosts a wide range of travelling and local theatre productions.

CompanyOne is one of "Boston's best fringe theatre" according to the Improper Bostonian. CompanyOne is currently performing at the Boston Center for the Arts at the Calderwood Pavillion in the South End of Boston. According to their website, "Company One redefines the typical theatrical experience by developing, producing, and promoting socially relevant plays and innovative educational programming that appeal to, represent and include Boston’s diverse urban communities." CompanyOne prides themselves on teaching the under-35 population of Boston-and strives to teach cutting edge theatre to young adults and individuals. To check up on the schedule of performances, check out their site at http://www.companyone.org/Current_Season/currentseason.htm

The Cyclorama, erected in 1884, is the signature building of the Boston Center for the Arts. It hosts various kinds of performances throughout the year and houses the Community Music Center of Boston, the Art Connection, the Boston Ballet Costume Shop, three small theaters, and a rehearsal studio.

Initiated in 1965 with the purchase of a Tremont St. block, the Boston Center for the Arts is the largest non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all types of artists in their creative endeavors. This 4-acre complex houses the Mills Gallery, The Cyclorama, the Calderwood Pavillion, 2 rehearsal spaces and artist studios open to public viewing. The theaters host a frequently changing array of contemporary performances; check the website calendar for upcoming events. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

City Stage Company is located within the Boston Center for the Arts complex in the South End. City Stage Company's mission is to bring theatre arts to the community-family oriented programs allow children to be involved in theatre, as well as see theatre performances. The company is well known for it's daily show offered at Boston Children's Museum. The City Stage Company also works to serve needy communities throughout the metro and greater Boston area. The performances encourage audience participation, as professional actors create fun and engaging ways to bring young people into the fun. Educating: City Stage Co. offers free, intensive performing arts education programs for urban kids during the school day and after school. Students develop critical thinking skills, a sense of teamwork, discipline, and creativity - and they have fun. More than 2,000 kids participate in the education programs each year.

SpeakEasy Stage Company has recently been awarded the Pavilion Resident Theatre for the Boston Center for the Arts. SpeakEasy Stage Co. is known for its Boston premieres of plays and musicals fresh from Broadway and Off-Broadway. The company is located within the BCA campus on Tremont St in the South End. To find out more and see what the season has in store, check out their website at www.speakeasystage.com

The mission of The Theatre Offensive is, "To form and present the diverse realities of queer lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation and political orthodoxy to help build an honest, progressive community." This company was founded in 1989 by Abe Rybeck(an actor himself). Originally a gay men's theatre group, The Theatre Offensive was called the "United Fruit Company." The Theatre Offensive is based out of the BCA's complex in the South End of Boston. Check out their website at www.thetheatreoffensive.org