Ohio Shakespeare Festival

09/11/2020

Perhaps you heard that indoor theatres have been cleared by the governor to reopen at

09/04/2020

Announcing the cast for our next radio play: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME, airing here live on September 19 at 7pm EST

Narrator/Whitney/Nielson--Rodney M. Rice
Rainsford--Scott Shriner
Zaroff--Ryan Zarecki

#quarantheatre

08/30/2020

Did you mark your calendar? September 19, 7pm EST, here on FB live. Another free radio play to thrill and chill your quarantine.

08/26/2020

The next Ohio Shakes Radio Play!

Based on the story by Richard Connell and adapted for our radio program by Sarah Coon (Maid Marion..., Frankenstein).

THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Rainsford is a world renowned big-game hunter who doesn't give much thought to his prey. He is the hunter, after all, and they are his quarry. But the tables are drastically turned when his ship is sabotaged by General Zaroff, stranding Rainsford on Ship-Trap Island. And in a three-day struggle for his life, Rainsford finds out exactly what it's like to become the hunted.
This 30 minute, classic, high stakes thriller will leave us all wondering: who truly is the hunter and who is the hunted?

Streaming live on Facebook: September 19, 7pm.

08/21/2020

We owe Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens a huge thank you.

We could list out all the *many* things they did to help keep Shakespeare and theatre alive this summer in our community while most of the country didn't get the opportunity, but it would be a long list. Suffice it to say, SHHG bent over backward to help Ohio Shakespeare return for its 19th consecutive summer season in a safe and responsible way. We are so grateful for our long and ongoing partnership. "What other answer can we make but thanks and thanks and ever thanks."

08/15/2020

Ohio Shakespeare Festival's cover photo

08/15/2020

Only one hour until our live radio broadcast of THE MONKEY'S PAW!

08/15/2020

Tonight at 7pm--tune in for THE MONKEY'S PAW, a live, all original radio play. "See" you there for a good ol' scare! #quarantheatre

08/14/2020

Tomorrow night.
7pm. A live radio play.

Tune in here for THE MONKEY'S PAW

08/08/2020

A HUGE shout out to our videographer: Flat Egg Productions. They have been our loyal trailer-makers for three years, and now in the age of coronavirus, they continue to prove their great worth to our theatre by filming and distributing the digital performance of COMPLETE WORKS, thus making the show accessible even for folks who didn't feel safe attending the live show.

**Theatre makers take note** Flat Egg Productions is an excellent choice for your digital theatre needs. They understand the ins-and-outs of theatre more than your average tech company, are very easy to collaborate with, are safe and distant for in-person filming, and always prompt and communicative. Plus, they are a local small business.
www.flateggproductions.com

08/07/2020

Today is your last chance to purchase your $10-15 ticket for the DIGITAL performance of The Complete Works of Will Shakespeare (abridged). Enjoy the show from the comfort of you couch!

The production was filmed in front of a live audience and edited by Flat Egg Productions to ensure a high quality digital experience. (We didn't just hold a phone up and hope for the best!)

Get your ticket today at https://www.showclix.com/event/complete-works-online

08/06/2020

Announcing our next LIVE radio play!

THE MONKEY'S PAW will premiere on FB Live 7pm EST on Saturday August 15. Just tune in here for 30 minutes of quarantine, old-fashioned, spook'em fun.

STARRING:

Dean Coutris as the voice of Mr. White
Maya Nicholson as the voice of Mrs. White
Shley Snider as the voice of Herbert White
Geoffrey Darling as the voice of Sergeant Major Morris
Harold Darkow as the voice of The Man
Madelyn Hayes as the Narrator

#quarantheatre

08/05/2020

COMPLETE WORKS digital production tickets available! Watch the entire live show from the comfort of your home. #quarantheatre - https://mailchi.mp/ohioshakespeare/summersellout-2441886

08/02/2020

1 ticket opened up for TONIGHT and 1 for Thursday August 6. Grab em before the run goes back to totally sold out!

08/01/2020

We anticipate this question coming up today! So here's a reminder about our generous rain policy. Think dry thoughts, and see you tonight!
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We perform rain or shine, so feel free to bring an umbrella or raincoat if you are worried.

OSF will never cancel a show in advance due to weather.

In the rare event that we are forced to cancel the show, patrons are welcome to reschedule for free. For COMPLETE WORKS, we would add a rain date to accommodate the reschedules.

If there is rain on your performance and the show goes on, but you choose to not stay, you can still reschedule your tickets for free. But if there is no rain on a performance, reschedules won't be available.

07/31/2020

Ohio Shakespeare Festival

5 tickets for COMPLETE WORKS have opened up for tonight's show! Get them while they exist!

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07/30/2020

The Complete Works of Will Shakespeare (abridged) will be available to view digitally on August 8 & 9.

Purchase your link for as little as $10, and we will email it to you the morning of August 8. Your link will remain active for 48 hours (so make sure you watch it before Monday!)

Get your digital tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/complete-works-online

07/25/2020

The entire run of The Complete Works of Will Shakespeare (abridged) is officially sold out.

We will not be making a wait list, unfortunately.

We will let you know if an extension is possible!

And more details will be announced soon about our digital performance by Flat Egg Productions in early August.

Huzzah!

07/22/2020

One (of many) cool things about the mask mandate? We've actually been doing it all along at Ohio Shakes. So nothing has changed for your trip to the theatre.

-Masks required anytime you are not in your seat (which is pre-socially distanced from all other parties)

See you at the lagoon!

07/21/2020

Silliness seriously welcome in socially distanced Shakespeare spoof

"Laughter is the best antidote to our worries and woes...a momentous occasion for the performing arts...Zarecki brings the comedy to giddy heights...ingenious staging...the company’s great sense of humor just keeps going...Ohio Shakespeare Festival and partner Stan Hywet are to be commended for making a safe, socially distanced outdoor production happen."

Almost entirely sold out until the final weekend--which is on it's way. Please don't wait to buy your tickets.

Laughter is the best antidote to our worries and woes, and Ohio Shakespeare Festival is sharing loads of mirth at the Akron area’s first live play

07/19/2020

Radar is clear and the early rain cooled it down nicely. Ready for the show!

07/18/2020

Complete Works (Abridged) cast

Don't forget that your programs are digital this year! Just visit ohioshakespeare.com and click the green banner at the top to view when you join us at the theatre.

See the story

07/17/2020

Photos from Ohio Shakespeare Festival's post

07/13/2020

1st weekend only has 7 tickets left.
2nd weekend - only 50 tickets left.
COMPLETE WORKS will sell out. Tix at ohioshakespeare.com

07/11/2020

Here's what left for the first 2 weekends of COMPLETE WORKS. Tickets at www.ohioshakespeare.com/complete-works

07/09/2020

First weekend SOLD OUT EXCEPT SUNDAY! Many other nights sold out or on their way. Please don't wait to get your tickets. We've even added a performance night to accommodate the demand. Tickets: 330-374-7574 or http://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/complete-works

Not ready to come out and about yet? We totally get it. There will be a streaming option available for this production at a minimal price. Look for that info soon. #ohioshakesabridged

07/05/2020

Tickets at www.ohioshakespeare.com/completeworks or 330-374-7574
#ohioshakesABRIDGED

07/03/2020

The Patreon folks found out earlier, but now we get to tell everyone. Our next radio play drama will be:

THE MONKEY'S PAW

adapted by Tess Burgler from the short story by W.W. Jacobs

This is the first radio drama we will produce that is entirely new. While all our radio dramas have been Ohio Shakes original works, both DRACULA and ROBIN HOOD had previously graced the Ohio Shakes stages. MONKEY'S PAW was developed in quarantine and for quarantine radio.

07/01/2020

First week of tix sales: three sold out (or 1 ticket left) performances, and many more on their way. Please don't wait to get your tickets to COMPLETE WORKS (ABRIDGED) --presale tickets are required, this year.
#ohioshakesABRIDGED

www.ohioshakespeare.com/complete-works or 330-374-7574

Photo: Scott Custer, 2019 production

06/25/2020

Ohio Shakespeare Quarantine Radio Plays now has it's own page you can join!

All our free radio play content will continue to be available here and on our website, but this page will be a catch-all for bonus content, polls, and teaser trailers, and unlimited access to all radio play and streaming content.

Join the conversation by clicking here: Ohio Shakespeare Quarantine Radio Plays

And don't miss ROBIN HOOD: A RADIO PLAY this Saturday morning!

06/24/2020

Ohio Shakespeare encourages you to follow @_stillwerise as their auction for social justice is in full swing. Bid on extraordinary items from makers and artists all across the nation.

Ohio Shakespeare has donated 4 Full Season Subscriptions to the auction--if you are a fan of ours and are still looking to purchase a subscription for future shows, please consider bidding on the item via their Instagram page.

Auction Date: June 20-29th
Benefitting:
Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org
M4BL @mvmnt4blklives
The Bail Project @bailproject
Black Lives Matter @blklivesmatter

06/24/2020

You can read our full reopening plan at www.ohioshakespeare.com/complete-works

Get your live theatre fix safely outdoors and distanced. Opening night only has 10 tix left.

06/23/2020

Have you checked out our plan for reopening the outdoor theatre? The Health Department called it very thorough. We are pleased to be able to move forward with The Complete Works of Will Shakespeare (abridged) and keep our actors and audience as safe as possible.

Tickets are selling fast. Opening night close to sold out. Get yours soon. Presale tickets only. www.ohioshakespeare.com/complete-works

06/21/2020

Shakespeare troupe plans for safe July return to Stan Hywet

We will use the rest of this week to educate you about all the measures we are taking to keep our audience and our employees safe as we return for outdoor theatre this July. To begin, please read this thorough article from Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal.

When Ohio Shakespeare Festival returns to its outdoor summer home at Stan Hywet in July with a revised production plan, one of the numerous

06/20/2020

Mark Saturday, June 27 on your calendar for our next Live Radio Play! One week from today.

11am, tune into Hudson Library & Historical Society page to hear ROBIN HOOD as a musical radio play adventure, fit for the whole family. Here's a little teaser of what's to come!

After ROBIN HOOD, we will continue to make Radio Plays throughout the remainder of 2020 to help entertain and connect with those stuck at home.

These will continue to be free to the public, and we will continue to pay our artists. If you are able, we'd love your support for this project--check out our affordable Pateron at

www.patreon.com/ohioshakes

#quarantheatre
#robinhood
#radioplay

Original music by Scott McKenna Campbell
Original script by Terry Burgler
Title card transition music is public domain