WHAT WE DO

Bardo Theatre Company engages the community with daring, visceral storytelling pairing timeless classics with transformative contemporary works. We aim to awaken the body, mind, and spirit, drawing in seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike. Through our productions and dynamic educational programs, we dare audiences and students to uncover the raw, shared truths of what it means to be human.

We accept donations through our Fiscal Sponsor, Unique, an arts administration non-profit based in New York City.

OUR STORY

Founded by a group of passionate theatre professionals, Bardo Theatre Company was established to redefine how we experience and engage with live performance. Rooted in the belief that theatre can reveal the essence of what it means to be human, Bardo combines body, mind, and spirit to create transformative storytelling experiences. Inspired by the Tibetan term "bardo" which signifies a transitional state for the soul between life and death, our company seeks to be a bridge between tradition and innovation, the individual and the community, and the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Since its inception, Bardo has been committed to producing compelling, ensemble-driven work that excites a new generation of theatre lovers. We specialize in projects that challenge and inspire, offering a mix of classic works, contemporary plays, and original pieces. Bardo also prioritizes professional development and community education, hosting workshops and programs designed to equip artists and audiences alike with tools to explore their creativity and connect with one another.

In January 2023 Bardo co-produced the New England premier of Is Edward Snowden Single? by Kate Cortesi directed by Tyler Christie. The production recently won the Best Ensemble award (Artport NH) and was nominated by local theater audiences for 10 BroadwayWorld New Hampshire Awards, including: Best Play, Best Director, Best Performance in a Play, Best Supporting Performer in a Play, and Favorite Theatre Company. In March 2024 Bardo co-produced The Aliens by Annie Baker to great reviews and earned nominations as Semi-Finalists for the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for Best Professional Production of a Play, Best Direction of a Professional Play and Best Lighting Design for a Professional Production.

WHO WE ARE

Tim Hackney

Katie Reis

Lindsay Hackney

Alex Goleman

  • Artistic Director

    Tim co-directed and portrayed KJ in Bardo Theatre Company's production of The Aliens by Annie Baker, earning a nomination for Best Direction of a Professional Play at the New Hampshire Theatre Awards. He also performed as Edward Snowden in Bardo’s Is Edward Snowden Single?

    National tours include Peter and the Starcatcher (Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher), Spamalot (Historian/Not Dead Fred), and The Drowsy Chaperone. Regional credits include Joe Pitt in Angels in America (Playhouse on Park), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (SpeakEasy Stage), Violet (Seacoast Rep) and originating the role of Charles Ramsdell in The Whaleship Essex by Joe Forbrich.

    Film credits include The Catcher Was a Spy, Detroit and Father Figures. Tim resides in New Hampshire with his wife and children.

  • Education Director

    Katie is a professional actress, stage manager, and teaching artist  She currently teaches drama at Portsmouth High School and Middle School and is the Education Director for Bardo Theatre Company. Recent credits include Evil Dead (Linda; Firehouse Center for the Arts); Barefoot in the Park (Corrie; Player's Ring), and Stat Geek in Natick (Stage Manager, 3S Artspace).cription

  • Creative Director/ Board Secretary

    Lindsay grew up performing in local New Hampshire theater.  Bardo: Lindsay was nominated for Best Direction of a Professional Play at the New Hampshire Theatre Awards for co-directing The Aliens by Annie Baker. She went on to tour professionally with The Drowsy Chaperone and worked regionally at Maine State Musical Theater and the Ogunquit Playhouse before moving to behind the scenes roles at Stewart Talent and Tara Rubin Casting. Lindsay’s directorial credits include productions of All Shook Up, The Drowsy Chaperone, Hairspray and Spring Awakening for Derryfield Repertory Theatre.  Lindsay has now run a successful wedding photography business for the last seven years and is looking forward to stepping into theater production roles once again with Bardo. Lindsay’s greatest job is as Mom to her son and baby daughter.

  • Alex holds a BBA in International Business and a BA in German from Hofstra University and has completed MBA coursework at Baruch University. He has dedicated his career to supporting nonprofits, particularly in the arts. His journey in arts administration began with Pentacle’s internship program, where he developed a passion for applying business and financial expertise to help artists thrive At Pentacle, Alex advanced to Director of Fiscal Services, overseeing department operations, training new fiscal staff, and establishing artists’ accounts. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Director of Finance at the New York Philharmonic, managing payroll, payment administration, and other financial responsibilities. With extensive experience in fiscal administration, Alex has supported numerous artists and dance organizations in New York City and nationwide. He has also led presentations and workshops on fiscal sponsorship and financial management at APAP and Gibney Dance and contributed to DanceNYC's study, NYC’s Foreign Born Dance Workforce, providing insights on New York’s fiscal sponsorship programs.

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