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Production History


SUMMER FESTIVAL

At Archmere Academy:

2003: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2004: As You Like It
2005: Love’s Labour’s Lost

At Rockwood Park:

2006: Much Ado About Nothing
2007: Richard III
2008: Romeo and Juliet
2009: Twelfth Night
2010: Macbeth
2011: The Winter’s Tale
2012: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2013: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
2014: Hamlet
2015: The Taming of the Shrew
2016: The Comedy of Erorrs
2017: Henry V
2018: Much Ado About Nothing

COMMUNITY TOUR

2016: Pericles, Prince of Tyre
2017: As You Like It
2018: The Merchant of Venice

 

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Shylock v. Antonio: The Verdict

For those of you who couldn’t join us at “Shylock v. Antonio and the City of Venice: The Appeal,” we can now share the official verdict of the court: CHIEF JUSTICE HOLLAND Considering all the equities. We order Antonio to pay Shylock 3000 ducats, to avoid Antonio’s unjust enrichment. We reverse all other aspects of […]

Leap of Faith Creates Memorable MUCH ADO

For Delaware Shakespeare, one of the highlights of the summer was incorporating eight area faith leaders into the performance each night as “Friar Francis.” How did they feel their professional theatre debuts? We asked! “I’ve been on stage, I’ve done that,” said Bishop Todd Townsend of The Resurrection Center. “But with Shakespeare, I’ve been bit. […]

New additions to the Janssen’s Market Picnic Contest

We’ve seen so many memorable picnics during the past five years of the Janssen’s Market Picnic Contest — impressive cheese trays, themed appetizers, actual costumed manservants. This year, we want to give everyone a chance to get in on the fun — no matter which day you choose to come out to the park! Pretty […]

Introducing one of our Friars: Dr. Todd Townsend

In the 2018 Summer Festival production of Much Ado About Nothing, the role of Friar Francis will be played by a rotating roster of area faith leaders. Dr. Todd Townsend of The Resurrection Center has been one of our most passionate “friars,” showing up at multiple rehearsals and making the most of his experience. We asked him […]

Summer Festival Location

Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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Mailing Address

P. O. Box #7567
Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-415-3373
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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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