Thank you to all who attended the Summer Festival 2021 in Rockwood Park. We’ll share details for our 2022 production of The Tempest towards the end of 2021.
We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022.
All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change).
Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets
$10 • $20 • $30
Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases
Here’s our lineup!
MIDSUMMER MIX TAPE
“Mark the music!” – The Merchant of Venice
Original music is a magical part of the Del Shakes experience. Join us for a joyful celebration of songs and scenes from past (and future) productions, featuring tunes by Michael Hahn, Liz Filios, Emily Schuman, and Joe Trainor.
July 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, & August 1
ROSALIND X 3
The iconic lead character from As You Like It is explored through three different cultural lenses by three actor/director pairings. Part performance, part artist discussion, this unique program brings three times the joy to Shakespeare’s largest female role
July 22 & 29
SHAKESPEARE POETRY SLAM
“I’ll teach you how to flow.” – The Tempest
Rhythm, word play, and metaphor will fly as hip-hop and spoken word artists share creations inspired by Shakespeare. Produced and hosted by Anthem.
July 23 & 30
SUMMER FESTIVAL SPONSORS
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
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 www.DelawareScene.com.
Presented in partnership with New Castle County Department of Community Services and Matthew S. Meyer, New Castle County Executive.