Blog Updates
2023 Season Announcement March 7, 2023 - “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. […]
HIRING: Marketing & Business Associate February 5, 2023 - Del Shakes seeks an arts or nonprofit associate with strong marketing background/interest to support its year-round programming and help the company continue to grow. Specifically, the Marketing & Business Associate will oversee and implement marketing and public relations tasks, work with a bookkeeper to process all company financial transactions, develop and implement earned income opportunities, […]
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 […]
As folks in the opera world say, "Toi toi toi!" to our friends at OperaDelaware as they share their fabulous production of LA TRAVIATA with the community this weekend. Get your tickets for this glorious event at the Grand Opera House.After a tremendous opening weekend at Opera Baltimore we can't wait to share La traviata with Wilmington this Friday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00 at The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE!![]()
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Visit www.operade.org for more information about the opera and the Opening Night Microgala on March 31, featuring champagne, poker, black jack, and a red carpet runway photoshoot where you can show how we dress to impress in Wilmington - the only rule: wear something that makes you feel ✨fabulous✨ ![]()
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#visitwilm #meetopera #operadelaware #openingnight #soprano #latraviata #delaware ![]()
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📸 : Kiirstn Pagan Creative Services for Opera Baltimore
Congrats to Mount Pleasant High School Drama Program - our theatre friends just up Washington Street from our summer home at Rockwood Park. Read about their presentation of the Delaware high school premiere of FROZEN. And try to get tickets this weekend!
www.delawarepublic.org
The 2013 film “Frozen” is one of Disney’s most popular movies and the second highest-grossing animated film of all time.It spawned a Broadway musical version and following a national competition...
It's a curated night of brews with the Bard! Join Delaware Shakespeare and the awesome crew at Wilmington Brew Works for ShakesBeer in Spring - a night of select performances highlighted by local craft brews. Listen to Master Brewer Craig Wensell explain tasting notes for three WBW creations and watch readings of scenes and monologues from Shakespeare chosen to connect in some fun way to the beers! Limited seating, so act fast! Gluten-free and Designated Driver ticket options are available.![]()
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More info at delshakes.org/shakesbeer-in-spring/
There's still time to submit an application for the Nancy B. Lynch College Apprentice program. Applications are due Wednesday, with auditions/interviews this Saturday in Wilmington. ![]()
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We're looking for apprentices in the following fields: performance, directing, stage management, and production. You can find more information at delshakes.org/education-and-outreach/college-apprentice-program/
