The closing performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, originally scheduled for 2pm on Sunday 9/19, was rescheduled earlier this week to a 4pm start time. There will be more shade at Rodney Square at that time!
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David Stradley reflects on his twelve years as Producing Artistic Director
As his twelve-year tenure as Producing Artistic Director draws to a close, David Stradley reflects on key moments during his time leading Delaware Shakespeare. A REFLECTION ON HAMLET When I look back over my time at Del Shakes, our 2014 production of Hamlet marks a clear inflection point. That was my third year leading Del […]
New Leadership Announcement
Delaware Shakespeare will begin 2024 with two dynamic arts leaders leading the state’s largest professional Shakespeare company: Mariah Ghant, now the artistic associate and literary manager for the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, will become Delaware Shakespeare’s artistic director. Robert Tombari, now the program director of Goshen Theater in Goshen, Indiana, will step into the role […]
CYMBELINE Poster Art “Easter Eggs”
CLICK HERE FOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ON CYMBELINE There are lots of plot “Easter eggs” in Bailey Kung’s fantastic and fun poster design for Cymbeline. They were kind enough to share their insights into the creation of the poster. Bonus – it forms a great “Cliffs Notes” to the plot of Cymbeline. THE EAGLE AND THE […]
New Leadership Search Announced: Artistic Director and Managing Director
Following the announced departure of Producing Artistic Director David Stradley, the Board of Directors has opened a search for two positions which will make up the new dual leadership team at Delaware Shakespeare. The current Del Shakes’ strategic plan asks the question: How do we nurture an abundant cultural ecosystem and reduce barriers to create […]
Delaware Shakespeare Announces Leadership Transition
Dear Del Shakes Family, For many of us, it’s a challenge to think of Delaware Shakespeare without David Stradley. As an actor, he first appeared in As You Like It, the company’s second-ever production back in 2004 — and has been with the company ever since, acting in several productions before joining the Board of […]
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New Castle County
Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org
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Delaware Division of the Arts
Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.
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Delaware Shakespeare is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on delawarescene.org.
About Del Shakes
We envision a Delaware where people from all walks of life celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works.
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Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County’s Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org
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