Blog Updates
Sun 7/24 Performance Time Change – 6pm to 7pm July 22, 2022 - Due to the current heat advisory, the start time of the Sunday, July 24 performance will be moved from 6pm to 7pm. This will allow the majority of the performance and audience area to be in shade by the beginning of the performance, with the remaining areas soon following. If any patrons currently holding tickets […]
TWELFTH NIGHT Authors Look Forward to Sharing with Audience May 26, 2022 - 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 […]
Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo May 22, 2022 - Daniel L. Melo, Sebastian in the upcoming TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS in CONCERT event at Rodney Square shares a few thoughts about preparations for the program. DEL SHAKES: We’ve been developing this musical for 2 1/2 years, but this is your first experience with it. What are some of things that you’ve appreciated […]
Help plan Del Shakes’ future – take this survey March 22, 2022 - Del Shakes is beginning a strategic planning process to imagine what’s possible for the company as we serve the community over the coming years. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the future of Del Shakes! Your experiences and ideas can help shape the path forward. PLEASE TAKE THIS 10-MINUTE SURVEY Survey respondents may choose […]
Reflections: Del Shakes’ Monthly Antiracism Learning Discussion February 7, 2022 - As part of its Antiracism, Access, and Equity Policy, Delaware Shakespeare committed to ongoing antiracism training for Board and staff. In 2021, the training took the form of an eight-part monthly Antiracism Learning Discussion. The discussions were focused on approximately 20 hours-worth of articles and videos originally compiled for New Repertory Theatre (Watertown, MA) under […]
Del Shakes Welcomes Mariah Ghant and Eric Mills to the Artistic Squad February 3, 2022 - The Del Shakes Artistic Squad is a rotating collective of artists that is part of the creative leadership of the company. You can read more about the Squad here. Artists serve two-year terms. Each year, we welcome two artists on, as two artists rotate off. In January 2022, we had our first planned rotation. Newton […]
2022 General Interest Auditions January 28, 2022 - BACK TO JOBS PAGE Delaware Shakespeare is accepting video auditions for general consideration for roles and opportunities in the 2022 Season. After two years of not holding auditions, we are looking forward to reconnecting with the area acting community, and welcome auditions from any actors who are interested in using classic plays to help a […]
Shakespeare has some pretty romantic lines in his plays and poetry. Now we want to hear what you’ve got! ![]()
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There’s still time to join our 2-part “Create Your Own Love Poem” workshop, hosted on Zoom with Artistic Squad member Rachel O’Hanlon-Rodriguez. ![]()
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Date: Saturday, February 4 – 1:00-2:30 & Saturday, February 11 – 1:00-2:30![]()
Price: $50 for individuals / $25 for artists and anyone who makes $30,000/year or less![]()
Tickets: bit.ly/3XgEIzA![]()
A Zoom link will be sent after tickets are purchased
REMINDER: Del Shakes is accepting headshots/resumes from non-AEA actors for general consideration in the 2023 Season. In-person auditions will be held this Sunday, January 15. Video auditions will also be accepted. Check out delshakes.org/about-us/jobs/ for more info. Delaware-based actors encouraged to audition!
A Look Back at Del Shakes in 2022! ![]()
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This year has been a lot of firsts for Del Shakes! Some of the most exciting have been our first new work and our first musical - TWELFTH NIGHT, O LO QUE QUIERAS. ![]()
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The return of the Community Tour brought this bilingual musical adaptation of TWELFTH NIGHT to schools, community centers, libraries and more all across Delaware and even one performance at a Philadelphia restaurant (another first!). ![]()
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We are so grateful to the partner organizations that have welcomed us into their communities and shared this experience with us.
A Look Back at Del Shakes in 2022! ![]()
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Del Shakes’ loves a good gathering and in September we had a great one with DELAWARE IN LOVE. ![]()
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Today we’re sharing some photos from our fall fundraiser and some of the amazing people that made it happen!
