[1] The Baltimore Theatre Project was founded in 1971 by Philip Arnoult, as an addition to Antioch University.
[2][3] The project was initially recognised as Baltimore's Free Theatre, as all shows did not require an admission fee.
[7] In the early 1980s, the termination of the theatre's affiliation with Antioch resulted in the cessation of free public performances.
In 1983, the Baltimore Theatre Project began an extensive renovation of its main stage space.
During his tenure, artists such as Karen Finley; Danny Hoch; Holly Hughes; James Magruder; da da kamera's Daniel MacIvor; Squonk Opera; and David Drake performed.