Shakespeare BASH'd

Shakespeare BASH'd Shakespeare BASH'd is an artist-driven initiative that seeks to make classical theatre welcoming, inviting, and social. A "Bash" is a crushing blow.

We present Shakespeare's plays in social settings, creating a relaxed, exciting environment for the audience. It can be powerful and done with passion. It can be about making an attempt, going at it all on your own. It can also be a wild night. Shakespeare BASH'd seeks to synthesize the classical with the modern, to look at the plays from a place of curiosity, joy, investigation, truth, and love.

We're officially sold-out for tomorrow's reading of Galatea, BUT we are always able to squeeze in some extra people at t...
03/28/2026

We're officially sold-out for tomorrow's reading of Galatea, BUT we are always able to squeeze in some extra people at the door!

So come out to the Monarch Tavern tomorrow (Sunday, March 29) at 1:30pm and we'll do our best to get you a seat for this wild play!

Galatea is coming up this Sunday and there are only three advance tickets left!Do you have yours yet? You don't want to ...
03/26/2026

Galatea is coming up this Sunday and there are only three advance tickets left!

Do you have yours yet? You don't want to miss this absurd play. Come help us finish this season with a bash!

Grab your tickets now, while they last, at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

We had the best time rehearsing Galatea with this incredible group of actors yesterday.There were lots of laughs (and pl...
03/23/2026

We had the best time rehearsing Galatea with this incredible group of actors yesterday.

There were lots of laughs (and plenty of gasps) and we can't wait to share it with you on Sunday!

Do you have your tickets yet? There are a handful left in advance. Get them online at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

Do you have your tickets yet for Galatea? You won't hear another play like this anytime soon!Read about why we're so exc...
03/18/2026

Do you have your tickets yet for Galatea? You won't hear another play like this anytime soon!

Read about why we're so excited about it and then grab your tickets to come see for yourself!

A limited number of tickets remain for this one-day-only reading. Get them now at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

Have you taken Class BASH'd and are looking for the next step? Applications are now open for The Scene Wherein We Play, ...
03/14/2026

Have you taken Class BASH'd and are looking for the next step? Applications are now open for The Scene Wherein We Play, our 5 week scene study class!

Build on the skills developed in Class BASH'd, applying new and existing techniques to scene-work and performance.

Get all the details and apply at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/class-bashd---the-scene-wherein-we-play.html

This incredible cast is coming together for one day only to read John Lyly's modern take on love, sexuality, and gender:...
03/09/2026

This incredible cast is coming together for one day only to read John Lyly's modern take on love, sexuality, and gender: Galatea.

Do you have your tickets yet? The performance is over 60% sold.

Get yours now at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

Tickets are now available for our one-day-only reading of Galatea, on Sunday, March 29th at 2pm at the Monarch Tavern.Th...
02/24/2026

Tickets are now available for our one-day-only reading of Galatea, on Sunday, March 29th at 2pm at the Monarch Tavern.

This wild frolic in the woods is packed with amorous, confused, and hilarious situations that make up this early modern gem. BASH’d is thrilled to present John Lyly’s uber modern take on love, sexuality, and gender.

Tickets are limited. Get yours now at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/store/p124/galatea.html

We can't believe it's been a week since we closed Troilus and Cressida!Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-...
02/15/2026

We can't believe it's been a week since we closed Troilus and Cressida!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our sold-out run! It was wonderful to share this rare play with you and hear your responses.

We can't wait for the next one!

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Photo of Breanne Tice and Deivan Steele, by Kyle Purcell.

This weekend is your last chance to sign-up for The Play's the Thing: Shakespeare for Everyone!This class meets weekly o...
02/14/2026

This weekend is your last chance to sign-up for The Play's the Thing: Shakespeare for Everyone!

This class meets weekly over six sessions, where we read the play (Henry IV, Part 1), and discuss themes, characters, interpretation, and performance choices.

This class is open to anyone of any experience level. Actors and non-actors have loved past sessions!

We start on Tuesday, so sign-up today and join us as we dig into this wonderful play!

Get all the details and sign up at https://www.shakespearebashd.com/the-plays-the-thing.html

Today (Feb 8) at 1pm is your last chance to see Troilus and Cressida (who knows when the next chance will come along).We...
02/08/2026

Today (Feb 8) at 1pm is your last chance to see Troilus and Cressida (who knows when the next chance will come along).

We'll have a few rush tickets released at the door and would love to have you join us! Head over to The Theatre Centre for an epic afternoon.

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Photo of David Mackett, Austin Eckert, Jordin Hall, and Ben Yoganathan, by Kyle Purcell.

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