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“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” – A Holiday Gift from DSF

December 8, 2012 by David Stradley

As a holiday gift from DSF to you, DSF Artistic Director David Stradley reads Dylan Thomas' classic holiday tale, "A Child's Christmas in Wales." The story is posted in four parts of about five … [Read more...]

10/28 “Shakespeare/Poe” Performances Postponed

October 27, 2012 by David Stradley

New Castle County will be closing all County buildings at 3pm on Sunday to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy. As a County property, Rockwood Museum will be closed to the public at … [Read more...]

“Shakespeare/Poe” Parking

October 24, 2012 by David Stradley

There is plenty of parking available at Rockwood. For "Shakespeare/Poe," we are directing patrons to a different parking area than they use when coming to the Summer Festival. The closest spots are … [Read more...]

“Shakespeare/Poe” Playlist

October 24, 2012 by David Stradley

We are pleased to announce the scenes, monologues, and poems to be read as part of the three showings of Shakespeare/Poe. "When shall we three meet again" - Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1 and 3 "The … [Read more...]

SHAKESPEARE/POE #1 in Spark’s “Stuff We Like” List

October 18, 2012 by David Stradley

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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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“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” – A Holiday Gift from DSF

10/28 “Shakespeare/Poe” Performances Postponed

“Shakespeare/Poe” Parking

“Shakespeare/Poe” Playlist

SHAKESPEARE/POE #1 in Spark’s “Stuff We Like” List

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David Stradley reflects on his twelve years as Producing Artistic Director

New Leadership Announcement

CYMBELINE Poster Art “Easter Eggs”

New Leadership Search Announced: Artistic Director and Managing Director

Delaware Shakespeare Announces Leadership Transition

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