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.

Twelfth Night Poetry Slam

Immigration. Love. Protest. How to change hearts and minds.

Poets respond to our upcoming bilingual musical – Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras

September 15 at 6pm – Latin American Community Center
Organized by Intikana & Rachel O’Hanlon-Rodriguez
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COVID-19 AUDIENCE POLICY
Masks will be required for all audience members.

En español

PAST EVENT: The Tempest Poetry Slam

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

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

COMMUNITY TOUR PRODUCTION/TOUR COORDINATOR

Del Shakes seeks a Production/Tour Coordinator to provide logistical and production support, from rehearsals to performances, on our fall Community Tour of Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras. CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING.

Sun 7/24 Performance Time Change – 6pm to 7pm

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

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

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 […]

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Sun 7/24 Performance Time Change – 6pm to 7pm

TWELFTH NIGHT Authors Look Forward to Sharing with Audience

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

Help plan Del Shakes’ future – take this survey

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