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View “Anti-Racism Next Steps” 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. […]
By Christian Wills, Arts Journalist in Residence On March 21, Del Shakes held a Community Discussion via Zoom on its recently developed Antiracism Policy and Action Plan. Christian Wills shares his perspective on the event. As time moves on, the conversation around race starts to grow more vividly, showing no sign of letting up. Those […]
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS May 20, May 21, May 22, and May 23 at 8pm Where: Parking lot of the OperaDelaware Studios (4 S. Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE)Tickets: $30 Per PersonSeating: This is a bring-your-own chair event We’re excited to be back with a live, outdoor performance – joined by our friends at OperaDelaware. Shakespeare has inspired hundreds […]
The works of Shakespeare arrived in many lands through the colonizing force of an English-speaking foreign power. In this globe-spanning discussion, we talk with theatre artists from some of these lands who are reclaiming Shakespeare for themselves – and for their countries or nations. PANELISTS Nicolette Bethel, President – Shakespeare in Paradise (Bahamas) Tara Moses […]
Write Outside Your Window: A Public Poetry Project to Uplift All VoicesSunday, April 25 from 1pm-4pmat 7th and West Streets Park in Wilmington, DE “Write Outside Your Window” started with a question: In these quarantine times, what can we city residents offer each other in the fleeting terms of poetry, words, and thoughts… Connection in […]
Four teams of Del-ebrities – coached by Del Shakes artists, a la The Voice – perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, competing to raise the most donations for Delaware Shakespeare and earn the coveted title of Play On! Champion The Competitors:Hugh Atkins & Michele SchiavoniArreon Harley-Emerson & Thomas EmersonCleo & Todd TownsendJin & Josh Twilley TICKETS MVP – $150All-Star – $90 […]
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.
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Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
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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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