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“Lay on, Macduff” Contest
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Shakespearean actor? Come give it your best shot at the “Lay on, Macduff” Contest during Delaware Shakespeare Festival’s The Bard’s Lobby Faire prior to The Grand’s presentation of MacHomer on May 20. Aspiring thespians (or just natural hams) will compete to see who can [...]
Shakespeare Costume Competition
We’re sure a lot of you have got dashing Elizabethan costumes somewhere in your closet. So come on out in costume to The Bard’s Lobby Faire on Sunday, May 20 for a chance to win free tickets from DSF and The Grand. From 6pm-7pm, prior to The Grand’s presentation of MacHomer, DSF will be filling [...]
The Bard’s Lobby Faire – May 20
Sunday, May 20 Throughout The Grand Opera House 6pm to 7pm Prior to The Grand’s presentation of MacHomer on May 20, Delaware Shakespeare Festival will fill the lobby of The Grand with Shakespearean and Renaissance fun and entertainment. There will be music and Shakespeare performances from area high school students, a sneak peek of [...]
DSF 10th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, May 20, 2012 – 7:00 PM The Grand 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware The evening will begin with a performance of MacHomer in Copeland Hall. Rick Miller’s MacHomer is a one-man vocal spectacular featuring spot-on impressions of over 50 voices from TV’s “The Simpsons” in a performance of Shakespeare’s most infamous play, Macbeth. Immediately [...]
Midsummer Memory #5
As DSF gets ready to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, we take a look back at how one of Delaware’s favorite summer traditions got its start. Each month until this year’s Festival, we’ll hear the memories of a participant in the inaugural production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (2003). RICH PRUGH – “Lysander” When I auditioned [...]
“The Year of the Bard” Kick-Off Celebration – April 22
THE YEAR OF THE BARD Celebration Featuring the premiere performance of Romeo & Juliet 3D: Drama, Duet, Dance Sunday, April 22, 2012 2pm the baby grand 818 N. Market Street “The Year of the Bard” is an exciting year-long interdisciplinary arts festival that will feature a wide array of Shakespeare-themed performances. The [...]
MIDSUMMER Memory #4
As DSF gets ready to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, we take a look back at how one of Delaware’s favorite summer traditions got its start. Each month until this year’s Festival, we’ll hear the memories of a participant in the inaugural production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (2003). KATE MONAGHAN – Audience Member My husband, [...]
DSF Audience Survey
At DSF, we truly value the opinion of our audience. As we celebrate our 10th summer, we are hard at work creating a Strategic Plan that will lead us into the next ten years. Your responses to these 12 short questions will be a huge asset in helping us craft that plan.
DSF Monthly – January 2012
We hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying the start of the new year. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find some fun facts about the creative team that is already at work dreaming up the 2012 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and learn about ways you can participate in [...]
MIDSUMMER Memory #3
As DSF gets ready to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, we take a look back at how one of Delaware’s favorite summer traditions got its start. Each month until this year’s Festival, we’ll hear the memories of a participant in the inaugural production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (2003). BRIAN K. ELAM – “Robin Starveling” Alright. Seriously. [...]
DSF Featured in Spark 2012 Preview
Delaware Shakespeare Festival continues to feel the love from the local press. After being picked as one of the 2012′s “Delightful Dozen” by 55 Hours just before the new year (read that article here), DSF was featured in Spark’s 2012 Preview issue (January 4). We are picked as one of the festivals to look forward [...]
DSF Announces Auditions for 2012 Festival Production
Calling all actors!!! Information about auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream has just been posted to the Auditions page. Go to www.delshakes.org/about-us/auditions for a detailed listing. Auditions to be held February 11 and 12, 2012.
DSF Makes 55 HOURS “2012′s Delightful Dozen”
Delaware Shakespeare Festival is excited to be involved in a unique collaboration with First State Ballet Theater, OperaDelaware, and many, many other Delaware cultural organizations to make 2012-13 “The Year of the Bard” in the First State. Plans are still being developed, but that didn’t stop the NewsJournal and 55Hours from making the collaboration one [...]
DSF Monthly – December 2011
We hope you and your family are enjoying a peaceful holiday season. In this month’s newsletter, you can read the second in our series of reminiscences about DSF’s 2003 inaugural production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream - and find news about dates and staff who will be bringing you DSF’s 2012 A Midsummer Night’s Dream. MIDSUMMER Memory [...]
MIDSUMMER Memory #2
As DSF gets ready to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, we take a look back at how one of Delaware’s favorite summer traditions got its start. Each month until this year’s Festival, we’ll hear the memories of a participant in the inaugural production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (2003). GARY SMITH – “Egeus” The poster advertising the [...]
DSF Monthly – November 2011
As we head into the holiday season and begin preparation for our 10th Anniversary production, we at Delaware Shakespeare Festival have much to be grateful for. The support of passionate Shakespeare fans like you! A tremendous 2011 production of The Winter’s Tale A new board member, Charles Conway, who was recently profiled by the NewsJournal as one of [...]
MIDSUMMER Memory #1
As DSF gets ready to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at how one of Delaware’s favorite summer traditions go its start. Each month until this year’s Festival, we’ll hear the memories of a participant in the inaugural production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (2003). GREG ROBLETO [...]
Won’t you consider giving to DSF?
We hope you’ll consider supporting the Delaware Shakespeare Festival. Only half of our funds come from ticket sales. We depend on the support of individuals like YOU to help us stage our annual summer production and offer year-round education programs throughout the state. Donate through Network For Good Donate using this Printable Form Or register [...]
Festival Favorite David Stradley Announced As New Leader
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 [...]
DSF Founder Molly Cahill Govern moving on
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 [...]
Coverage of the 2011 Festival from Content Delaware
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.
Volunteer for the Festival
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 [...]
Next Wednesday: A Midsummer Night’s Meal at Stoney’s!
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 THE WINTER’S TALE
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 [...]
DSF Monthly – April 2011
”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 [...]
Last updated: May 1, 2011
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