Complex sentence: MCC Theater, an Off-Broadway theater company located in New York City, was founded as Manhattan Class Company in 1986 by Artistic Directors Robert LuPone and Bernard Telsey, who continue to lead artistic operations along with Associate Artistic Director William Cantler.
Split into simpler sentences: MCC Theater, previously named Manhattan Class Company, is an Off-Broadway theater company located in New York City. Since its founding in 1986, MCC has been guided by its founding Artistic Directors Robert LuPone and Bernard Telsey, and Associate Artistic Director William Cantler.