Behind The Scenes

The Tempest

During the 2020 {Mostly} Virtual Festival, Producing Artistic Director David Stradley and Shakespeare Santa Cruz Artistic Director Mike Ryan talked about preparing to direct COVID-postponed productions of The Tempest in “Two Bald Guys Direct The Tempest.”

Take a look into fun moments from our past.

Videos From Past Years
The News Journal preview video for the 2016 Summer Festival production of The Comedy of Errors.

WHYY First segment featuring the 2015 Summer Festival production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Click here for “I Am Hamlet” Videos – interviews with Delawareans about key Hamlet speeches.

Click here for several behind the scenes videos from our journey to create the 2013 Festival production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

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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