The mission of the New Players Theater is to provide Central Ohio with a repertory theater of uncompromising artistic standards and exceptional value by producing the most exciting works in classical and contemporary theater, highlighting the works of William Shakespeare. We seek to stimulate the cultural and economic health of the area by creating a destination for theater tourism and providing employment to theater artists and associated business. NPT presents an annual outdoor summer festival at Hilliard's Mill Run Amphitheatre, and also a year-round Studio Season featuring intimate productions of significant and challenging contemporary plays.