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Pictures – First Week of Rehearsals for TWO GENTS
The action got underway this week as we began rehearsals for The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Catch some glimpses behind the scenes in these photos.
Open Rehearsals!
Have you ever wondered how DSF makes Shakespeare so fun and understandable? Now is your chance to find out! DSF will be rehearsing its 2013 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona outdoors at Rockwood Park over two weekends leading up to the July 12th opening night. You’re invited to come out and watch our [...]
“Why I Love DSF”: Doug Doerfler
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Doug Doerfler – Kennett Square, PA My first visit to DSF was in [...]
“Why I Love DSF”: Maureen McCaffery
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Maureen McCaffery – Bear, DE Why and how do I love DSF? Let [...]
“Why I Love DSF”: Lourdes Puig and Alicia Bonilla-Puig
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Lourdes Puig and Alicia Bonilla-Puig – Landenberg, PA In my family, my daughter [...]
Where Will TWO GENTS Be? (VIDEO)
On March 8, 2013, the design team for The Two Gentlemen of Verona met at Rockwood Park to decide where in the park to place this summer’s production. Watch the video below to uncover their answer – then read the following the quotes about what they made this decision. Samantha Bellomo, Director Why do I like the [...]
“Why I Love DSF”: Matt Sullivan
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Matt Sullivan – Wilmington, DE A Summer’s Tale The summer of 2004 was [...]
2012 Annual Report Available Now
2012 was a wonderful year for Delaware Shakespeare Festival on many fronts. Read about our 10th Anniversary Season in the 2012 Annual Report. Click here to read the DSF 2012 Annual Report.
“Why I Love DSF”: Kanako “Connie” Clarke
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Kanako “Connie” Clarke – Newtown Square, PA We are the parents of one [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day from DSF and Governor and First Lady Markell
As part of DSF’s Shakespeare + St. Valentine event at World Cafe Live at The Queen on Tuesday, February 12, Delaware Governor Jack Markell and First Lady Carla Markell were kind enough to record a video of them reading Sonnet 116. As DSF’s Valentine’s Day present to you, here’s the video! (Many, many thanks to the Governor, [...]
“Why I Love DSF”: Carol VanZoeren
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Carol VanZoeren – Wilmington, DE I got hooked on Shakespeare as a college [...]
Seeking College Apprentices for 2013 Festival
DSF is now accepting application materials for its College Apprentice Program. Be a part of the company creating the 2013 Festival production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. See the College Apprentice Program page for more information. Application materials are due by February 22, 2013.
“Shakespeare + St. Valentine” at World Cafe Live at The Queen
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS “This love will undo us all. O Cupid, Cupid, Cupid!” - Troilus and Cressida DSF is excited to present an intoxicating mix of Shakespeare readings, song, and romance perfect for Valentine’s Day week. DSF actors will read some of Shakespeare’s greatest loves scenes. Special guests will read sonnets. The evening will [...]
DSF Announces Auditions for 2013 Festival Production
Information about auditions for The Two Gentlemen of Verona 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 9 and 10, 2013.
“Why I Love DSF”: Deborah Yutzy
Each month leading up to the 2013 Festival, we will ask a different DSF audience member to share why they love DSF. We know different people come to the Festival for different reasons, so we are expecting each answer to be unique. Deborah Yutzy – Milford, DE I didn’t know I liked Shakespeare until I [...]
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” – A Holiday Gift from DSF
As a holiday gift from DSF to you, DSF Artistic Director David Stradley reads Dylan Thomas’ classic holiday tale, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” The story is posted in four parts of about five minutes each. CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN Child’s Christmas Pt 1 Child’s Christmas Pt 2 Child’s Christmas Pt 3 Child’s Christmas [...]
10/28 “Shakespeare/Poe” Performances Postponed
New Castle County will be closing all County buildings at 3pm on Sunday to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy. As a County property, Rockwood Museum will be closed to the public at that time. DSF is therefore unable to offer the scheduled 5pm and 7pm performances of “Shakespeare/Poe” at Rockwood Museum this [...]
“Shakespeare/Poe” Parking
There is plenty of parking available at Rockwood. For “Shakespeare/Poe,” we are directing patrons to a different parking area than they use when coming to the Summer Festival. The closest spots are located by the Museum. Enter into Rockwood Park and follow the “DSF Audience Drop-Off” signs through the first parking lot, turning left, and [...]
“Shakespeare/Poe” Playlist
We are pleased to announce the scenes, monologues, and poems to be read as part of the three showings of Shakespeare/Poe. “When shall we three meet again” - Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1 and 3 “The Conqueror Worm” by Edgar Allan Poe “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” - Macbeth Act 5, Scene 5 “Double, double, toil and trouble” [...]
SHAKESPEARE/POE #1 in Spark’s “Stuff We Like” List
JUST ADDED! Additional Showing of “Shakespeare/Poe”
Due to popular demand, DSF has added a showing of “Shakespeare/Poe” on Sunday, October 28 at 5pm. The 7pm showing that night is sold out. Buy your tickets now to make sure you are there to witness this unique event at Rockwood Museum. Location: Rockwood Museum (4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809) Dates: Thursday, October 25 [...]
“Shakespeare/Poe” – An Evening of Readings from “the dark side”
The performances on Sunday, October 28 that were cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy have been rescheduled for Sunday, November 11. Tickets remain for the 5pm showing The 7pm showing is SOLD OUT. Parking Directions DSF is pleased to present an evening of readings from “the dark side” by two of the masters of the macabre [...]
Meet the Lady Directing THE TWO GENTS
DSF is very happy to welcome Barrymore-nominated artist Samantha Bellomo as the director of the 2013 Festival Production - The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Samantha is the Resident Director at People’s Light and Theatre Company in Malvern, PA. She is a multi-talented theatre artist, equally at home directing plays as she is choreographing fights and dances [...]
And the 2013 Festival Production Is…
DSF is thrilled to present Shakespeare’s youthful romance, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Ah, young love. Nothing can part best friends, Proteus and Valentine – except love. Proteus departs to see the world, leaving Valentine to pine after his Julia. When Valentine visits Proteus abroad, he quickly falls head over heels for Proteus’ new-found love, [...]
“Guess the 2013 Festival Production” Challenge
All throughout the month of September, DSF will be dropping hints as to the title of our 2013 Festival Production. You can find those hints on our Facebook page, Twitter stream, or here on the DSF website. Once you think you know the play, drop us an email at info@delshakes.org with your guess. There’s only guess [...]
Last updated: September 25, 2012
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