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Tour Performances

The Delaware Shakespeare Community Tour aims to bring professional Shakespeare performances to the full spectrum of humanity in our state.

The centerpiece of the tour are free performances at community centers, detention facilities, adult high schools, and other non-traditional locations where people may have limited access to professional arts experiences.

The majority of performances are open to members of the general public. You – yes, you! – can attend these powerful productions told  in an up-close-and-personal style. RSVPs are requested.

2023 TOUR SCHEDULE – Cymbeline

Email info@delshakes.org to RSVP

Thursday, October 5 at 5pm
Christina Cultural Arts Center (Wilmington)

Saturday, October 7 at 1pm
Milford Public Library (Milford)

Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30pm
Groves Adult High School – Red Clay (Wilmington)

Thursday, October 12 at 6pm
Delaware State University (Dover)

Friday, October 13 at 6pm
Jefferson Street Center (Wilmington)

Sunday, October 15 at 5pm
Lewes Public Library (Lewes)

Tuesday, October 17 at 5pm
First State Community Action Agency (Georgetown)

Friday, October 20 at 12noon
Easterseals (New Castle)

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, Ferris School for Boys, New Castle County’s Hope Center, Project New Start, Sussex Correctional Institution

 

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Performance at Achievement Center

Community Tour History

All tours have served locations in Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties.

2016 – Pericles, Prince of Tyre
12 performances serving 619 individuals

2017 – As You Like It
13 performances serving 845 individuals

2018 – The Merchant of Venice
18 performances serving 1170 individuals

2019 – Romeo and Juliet
18 performances serving 1242 individuals

2022 – Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quierias
16 performances serving 593 individuals

The feedback Delaware Shakespeare has received from audience members is extraordinary. A sampling of comments from Pericles audiences members is included below.

“I would like to thank you very much for being willing to share your talent with us. I am happy that I was open about coming to see the play. I never in a million years thought I would see a Shakespeare play and boy was it a good one. I will follow the Festival upon my release because I will go to see another one.”

– Inmate, Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute

Performance at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute

“I felt like Shakespeare wanted to send us angels, to tell us we’re all kings and queens.”

– Patient, Delaware Psychiatric Center

“This was really nice. It was so nice that you came right here to us, because a lot of us, we can’t leave here. So we don’t get to do things like this.”

– Patient, Delaware Psychiatric Center

“I had never seen some of these boys smile and laugh before…you just don’t see it often. And I would say the same for some of the staff! So that was something really nice, to be able to smile and laugh together, for a change.”

– Staff Member, Ferris School for Boys

“I’m not a theater guy, I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen or read anything to do with Shakespeare since high school, which has been a looong time. But okay, you got me. I really liked the parts with action and music, and it was just really good overall. I might just have to come out in the summer to see the next one.”

– Audience Member, Absalom Jones Senior Center

Performance at Achievement Center

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Recent News

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 […]

Sponsors

    • New Castle County

      Matthew S. Meyer, County Executive. New Castle County's Rockwood Park is the summer home of Delaware Shakespeare. www.rockwood.org

    • Delaware Division of the Arts

      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.

    • Janssen's Market

      Delaware Shakespeare is delighted to have Janssen's Market as our Picnic Sponsor. www.janssensmarket.com

    • Swigg

      Swigg is our Wine Shop Sponsor.
      www.swiggwine.com

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Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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Wilmington, DE 19801
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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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