Julie Russ, President
Danni Van Drew-Dick, Vice President
Greg Robleto, Treasurer
Scott Matthews, Secretary
Laura Adarve
Carey Corbin
Susan Guariano
Faith Meisinger-Petit
Ash Scache
David Stradley
Matt Sullivan
Dr. Todd Townsend
George Watson
Marilyn Whittington
Molly Cahill Govern
Ivan Henderson
Danielle Leneé
Bi Jean Ngo
Blake Rohrbacher, Esq.
Matt Sullivan
Jason Scott
Shakespeare is not a voice we naturally turn to for racial justice. There are elements of his work that are problematic for black artists and audience members. But at his best what Shakespeare tries to do in his plays is to see every person as a full and complete human being. Delaware Shakespeare’s vision is […]
by Gail Obenreder, Arts Journalist-in-Residence CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE STROLL “A fantastical banquet . . . so many strange dishes!” So says Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and he could be describing this summer’s Delaware Shakespeare Soliloquy Stroll. For 15 of its 18 years, Del Shakes has lit up majestic Rockwood […]
Every Sunday at 5 pm during the {Mostly} Virtual Festival, join Cassie Alexander and guests as she reads a Shakespearean children’s book, leads a drama game, and shares a craft! See below for the links to the crafts and activities used each week! Family Sunday #1 – July 19th Book: “Will’s Quill” by Don FreemanCraft […]
While Del Shakes couldn’t bring you a full production this summer, we were excited to bring you the {Mostly} Virtual Festival from July 17-August 2! The (M)VF aimed to celebrate all of what you love about the Annual Summer Festival at Rockwood Park – the picnics, the family fun, the t-shirt, Shakespeare, and more! During […]
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS $40 for up to four people, performance times from 6pm-7:40pm Join us for a site-specific collection of monologues performed as you are guided around Rockwood Park. Buy tickets for a specific time slot and take a 40-minute stroll coming in close contact (well, not closer than 6′) with unforgettable Shakespeare characters. […]
Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org
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.
Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com
Highmark Delaware is our Children's Activity Tent Sponsor.
www.highmarkbcbsde.com
Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
www.swiggwine.com
Delmarva Power have generously donated assistance and resources to Delaware Shakespeare. www.delmarva.com
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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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