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 Errors
2017: Henry V
2018: Much Ado About Nothing
2019: The Merry Wives of Windsor
2022: The Tempest
2023: Macbeth

COMMUNITY TOUR

2016: Pericles, Prince of Tyre
2017: As You Like It
2018: The Merchant of Venice
2019: Romeo and Juliet
2022: Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras
2023: Cymbeline

SPECIAL PRESENTATION AT RODNEY SQUARE

2021: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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 […]

NOW HIRING: Production Assistant – CYMBELINE

Delaware Shakespeare seeks a production assistant to support the Community Tour of Cymbeline. The production assistant would help to implement the production, including participating in the load-in and load-out at each venue and then assisting the actors with costumes, props, and set pieces during each show. Dates: 9/26/23-10/22/23. CLICK FOR MORE INFO.

2023 Season Announcement

“A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury…” – Macbeth “Thou wouldst have told this tale for virtue…” – Cymbeline In 2023, we pair Shakespeare’s horror story with Shakespeare’s fairy tale. Join us in our 21st season for a full spectrum journey of the good and the bad in the human experience. […]

TWELFTH NIGHT Authors Look Forward to Sharing with Audience

Co-writers Liz Filios and Tanaquil Márquez share their excitement and hopes before this weekend’s concert presentation of TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS. Q: You’ve been developing this piece for 2 1/2 years. What gives you excitement about sharing the music with audiences for the first time next weekend? LIZ: It’s hard to believe it’s […]

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New Leadership Search Announced: Artistic Director and Managing Director

Delaware Shakespeare Announces Leadership Transition

NOW HIRING: Production Assistant – CYMBELINE

2023 Season Announcement

TWELFTH NIGHT Authors Look Forward to Sharing with Audience

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