Poetry Slams

Local poets will work in a collaborative fashion to create new poems in conversation with the plots, themes, characters, and language from the full productions in our season.

The Tempest Poetry Slam

June 21 at 6pm – Christina Cultural Arts Center
Organized by Raheem Curry and Mariah Ghant
Tickets available NOW

FEATURING: Kira Akins, Tyrone Harper, Ameerah York James, Andre Jones, Rose C. Porter, Phoenix Rhymes, Todd Townsend, Christian “Anthem” Wills

COVID-19 AUDIENCE POLICY
Masks will be required for all audience members.

Twelfth Night Poetry Slam

September 15 at 6pm – Latin American Community Center
Organized by Rachel O’Hanlon-Rodriguez
Tickets available mid-August

Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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Singing at Rodney Square – A Short Interview with Daniel L. Melo

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