A fierce tempest maroons a ship on the shores of a desert island . . . and the passengers soon discover that things are not what they seem on this isle of sorcery, spirits, and walking, talking sea-monsters. The Tempest is William Shakespeare’s thrilling tale of first love and sibling rivalry . . . told like [...]
Bare Bard Fall/Winter 2011 Inspired by the stage practices of William Shakespeare’s original acting company, Maryland Shakespeare Festival performs plays in the spirit of lively, raucous, and improvisational Elizabethan theatre. Professional actors are brought together to create the tale, replicating Shakespeare’s original practice of limited rehearsal and minimal direction, replete with spirited audience interaction. Julius [...]
$90 —FLEX PASS ____ (a $20 saving off regular ticket prices) Flex Pass lets you see any five MSF plays of your choice. Use all five tickets on any given evening or throughout the season. BECOME A MSF PATRON $100-$199 — TROUPER ____ One season Flex Pass plus special recognition in the playbill; an invitation [...]
Have you done no, little, some, or a lot of acting, but are curious to find how you can breathe life into Shakespeare and Shakespeare can breathe life into you? Join Maryland Shakespeare Festival master teacher Stephen Lorne Williams for a class in the foundational concepts of classical acting. Working individually and in scenes with fellow students, you’ll explore the energy [...]
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RIOTOUS YOUTH WORKSHOP & PRODUCTION Of “THE TEMPEST” By William Shakespeare Riotous Youth is Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s long-standing educational program for kids and teens ages 10 through 18. The Fall 2011 Workshop will start on September 10th. The rehearsals will be Saturdays, September 10th through November 12th from 10am-4pm and Tuesday, November 8th- Friday, November 11th from 5pm-8pm. [...]
Can one desire too much of a good thing? – Rosalind, As You Like It The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, and Maryland parks are throwing open their gates! With the return of the summer comes the return of a popular outdoor tradition for the whole family: the Maryland Shakespeare Festival Good [...]
Kate has never met a guy more obnoxious than Petruchio . . . and Petruchio has never met his match before Kate! Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s Riotous Youth presents the rollicking tale of a couple so meant-to-be that they can hardly stand each other: The Taming of the Shrew! MSF’s Riotous Youth program puts the classics [...]
Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s 2010-11 Season in Exile culminates with As You Like It, the fifth and final Bare Bard production of the season. The As You Like It Bare Bard will run for two performances only: Saturday, April 9th at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 10th at 2 p.m. As always in Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s [...]
“If one good deed in all my life I did, I do repent it from my very soul.” Think Shakespeare is just a bunch of people standing around in tights and talking? Think again. Join Maryland Shakespeare Festival for a play that gives Saw a run for its money: Shakespeare’s shockingly violent Titus Andronicus. As [...]
