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The Festival is excited to announce that David Stradley, a director and actor with a long history with the company, has been appointed as the new artistic director. David just directed DSF’s critically acclaimed 2011 production of The Winter’s Tale. As an actor, David might be best remembered as playing Richard in DSF’s 2007 production [...]

Delaware Shakespeare Festival’s founding artistic director, Molly Cahill Govern, has announced that she will be stepping down from her post to focus on her theatre career in Washington, D.C. “After nine wonderful seasons, I am moving on to new opportunities near my home in Virginia,” Molly says. “I am very proud to be the founder [...]

Content Delaware is a non-commercial, hyper-local website featuring high quality digital video stories and interviews focusing exclusively on Delaware. Here is there coverage from the 2011 Festival production of The Winter’s Tale.

Ever wanted to be involved with the Festival, but you weren’t sure how? Here’s your chance to be part of the fun! Volunteers are integral to the Delaware Shakespeare Festival. Individuals who generously donate their time and talents are the best friends of the theatre. We have many opportunities from front-of-house to behind-the-scenes. For more [...]

A Midsummer Night’s Meal A Fundraiser for the Delaware Shakespeare Festival Join us as we raise a fork (and a pint) to the start of DSF’s 9th season! 10% of all food purchases will directly benefit DSF programs. Mingle with the cast and crew of The Winter’s Tale and be among the first to own [...]

Announcing the cast of   Leontes- Erik Mathew+                                     Hermione- Janice Rowland   Polixenes- Reuben Mitchell                                 Camillo- Adam Altman+   Paulina- Molly Cahill Govern+                              Antigonus- Griffin Stanton-Ameisen   Mamillius- Tiernan Harcourt-Brooke+                   Shepherd- Jerry Carrier   Clown- David Strattan White                              Autolycus- Jake Blouch   Florizel- Sean Bradley                                        Perdita- Isa St. Clair     Ensemble- Drumlin Brooke*, Mia [...]

 ”April dressed in all his trim  Hath put a spirit of youth in every thing.”   Sonnet 98     Happy spring! April 23 marks Shakespeare’s 447th birthday, and you can help the Delaware Shakespeare Festival celebrate with a gift to honor the Bard. By supporting DSF, you ensure that our programs will entertain and educate [...]

Dear Friends,   As we brave the last storms of winter, our thoughts turn to this summer and our 9th annual outdoor production, The Winter’s Tale. If you’ve ever wanted to be involved with the Festival, we have some exciting opportunities coming up, so read on!   Auditions for The Winter’s Tale  The Delaware Shakespeare [...]

For information on our 2011 Production Sponsor, Bringing Shakespeare into your Classroom, and details on the 2011 Summer Festival, view DSF Monthly – January 2011.