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Juvenile Justice Acting Classes

Delaware Shakespeare is a proud recipient of a Shakespeare in American Communities: Juvenile Justice grant. Presented by The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Arts Midwest, Delaware Shakespeare is one of seven nonprofit organizations across the nation selected to present theatre education programs that engage youths in the juvenile justice system with the works of Shakespeare.

The program consists of six 10-session acting classes that will be offered at four juvenile justice facilities from September 2019 to July 2020.

Locations include The Ferris School, The Cleveland C. White School, New Castle County Detention Center and Stevenson House Detention Center in Milford.

Black Lives Matter

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. Delaware Shakespeare’s vision is […]

The Soliloquy Stroll Experience

by Gail Obenreder, Arts Journalist-in-Residence CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE STROLL “A fantastical banquet . . . so many strange dishes!” So says Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and he could be describing this summer’s Delaware Shakespeare Soliloquy Stroll. For 15 of its 18 years, Del Shakes has lit up majestic Rockwood […]

Family Sunday Activities

Every Sunday at 5 pm during the {Mostly} Virtual Festival, join Cassie Alexander and guests as she reads a Shakespearean children’s book, leads a drama game, and shares a craft! See below for the links to the crafts and activities used each week! Family Sunday #1 – July 19th Book: “Will’s Quill” by Don FreemanCraft […]

Binge-Watch The {Mostly} Virtual Festival

While Del Shakes couldn’t bring you a full production this summer, we were excited to bring you the {Mostly} Virtual Festival from July 17-August 2! The (M)VF aimed to celebrate all of what you love about the Annual Summer Festival at Rockwood Park – the picnics, the family fun, the t-shirt, Shakespeare, and more!  During […]

Soliloquy Stroll – Sat 8/1 & 8/8

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS $40 for up to four people, performance times from 6pm-7:40pm Join us for a site-specific collection of monologues performed as you are guided around Rockwood Park. Buy tickets for a specific time slot and take a 40-minute stroll coming in close contact (well, not closer than 6′) with unforgettable Shakespeare characters. […]

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Rockwood Park
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19809
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4 S. Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-468-4890
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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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