Bard in Brevard

Bard in Brevard 2026 Season:
Twelfth Night - June
Macbeth - October

There are many mischief-makers in Twelfth Night… but Maria just might take the cake. 😏
Meet Candice Burchill, who is bri...
05/28/2026

There are many mischief-makers in Twelfth Night… but Maria just might take the cake. 😏

Meet Candice Burchill, who is bringing Olivia’s clever, witty, and delightfully scheming companion to life this summer!

Candice was inspired to get involved after hearing her students rave about their experiences with Bard in Brevard. Audiences across Western North Carolina may already recognize her from her many performances and directing projects throughout the region. Some of her favorite past roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Val Clark in A Chorus Line, and Shelby in Steel Magnolias.

When asked what she’s most excited about in this production, Candice shared:

💬 “Performing instead of directing Shakespeare, AND working alongside our younger counterparts.”

And in a fact that feels surprisingly fitting for someone playing a chaos-loving Shakespearean trickster…

🦎 Candice loves building bioactive vivariums for reptiles and amphibians and currently has 6 lizards and 4 frogs!

Come see Candice and the rest of the cast bring Twelfth Night to life June 19–28, 7:30pm at Dunham Hall on the Brevard College Campus. 


Bard in Brevard’s upcoming Twelfth Night features puppets! Why, you ask? ��Find out tomorrow at Shakespeare Unpacked: Tw...
05/21/2026

Bard in Brevard’s upcoming Twelfth Night features puppets! Why, you ask?

��Find out tomorrow at Shakespeare Unpacked: Twelfth Night, a free, interactive workshop.�

Join us, and step inside the world of our summer production!�

Whether you’re a longtime Shakespeare fan or completely new to the Bard, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and fun for all ages and experience levels
��📅 Friday, May 22
🕡 6:30 pm | Free
📍 Outdoor Leadership & Experiential Education Building, Brevard College Campus
(Better known as the OLEE Barn!)��

This project is supported by ArtsAVL, Bank of America, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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We’re thrilled to celebrate our Artistic Director receiving a grant from Arts AVL!The North Carolina Arts Council Artist...
05/16/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate our Artistic Director receiving a grant from Arts AVL!

The North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant is a regional program that supports individual artists at all stages of their careers, funding professional and artistic development, new work creation, business growth, and opportunities to reach new audiences across disciplines including performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, and more.

Dr. Veronica Leone Matthews, a theater artist, educator, and nonprofit founder, was awarded in the Performing Arts category. Her work centers on Shakespeare, place-based performance, and community partnerships that expand access to the arts.

With this grant, she is developing a site-specific production of Twelfth Night featuring local historical figures Beulah Zachary and Robroy Farquhar, founders of Brevard Little Theatre, a project that connects her own ancestry, local history, and community.

We can’t wait to see this vision come to life, June 19-28 on the Dunham Hall Porch on the Brevard College campus.

Join us in congratulating Dr. V on this well-deserved achievement!

Shakespeare Unpacked: Twelfth Night Curious about Shakespeare? Love local history? Want to see how a play comes to life?...
05/16/2026

Shakespeare Unpacked: Twelfth Night

Curious about Shakespeare? Love local history? Want to see how a play comes to life?

Join Bard in Brevard for Shakespeare Unpacked: Twelfth Night—an interactive pre-show workshop where community members can step inside the world of our summer production!

Participants will:
📖 Learn about the local history connection behind our 1950s Brevard-inspired production
�🎭 Meet cast members and members of the creative team
�👀 Observe rehearsal in action
�🎬 Try a scene alongside the cast and explore Shakespeare hands-on

Whether you’re a longtime Shakespeare fan or completely new to the Bard, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and fun for all experience levels.
��📅 Friday, May 22
🕡 6:30 pm | Free
📍 Outdoor Leadership & Experiential Education Building, Brevard College Campus
(Better known as the OLEE Barn!)

This project is supported by ArtsAVL, Bank of America, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

We’re excited to share an updated Standard Cast list for Twelfth Night. Stay tuned for more rehearsal photos, cast spotl...
05/16/2026

We’re excited to share an updated Standard Cast list for Twelfth Night. Stay tuned for more rehearsal photos, cast spotlights, and behind-the-scenes moments!

📅 June 19–28, 2026, 7:30pm
📍 Dunham Hall Porch, Brevard College
Free | Donations Accepted
�Bring a Blanket or Chair
📞 (828) 549-8648
🌐 bardinbrevard.org

This project is supported by ArtsAVL, Bank of America, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.



AUDITIONS OPEN: Macbeth by William ShakespeareDirected by Veronica Leone Matthews🗓 Performances: October 2026 (exact dat...
04/18/2026

AUDITIONS OPEN: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Directed by Veronica Leone Matthews

🗓 Performances: October 2026 (exact dates TBD)

We’re seeking actors of all races, experience levels, backgrounds, and genders. Some roles may be double-cast.

Roles currently being cast include:
Banquo – Macbeth’s friend and fellow general
Lennox – A Scottish nobleman
Ross – A messenger and noble
Angus – A Scottish noble
Menteith – A nobleman
Caithness – A nobleman

Plus:
Murderers, Porter, Doctor, Gentlewoman (attendant to Lady Macbeth), and Soldiers, messengers, servants, and attendants

🎥 HOW TO AUDITION (Video Submission)

Please submit a video including:

• One 1–2 minute Shakespeare monologue
At the start of your video:
• Introduce yourself (name and pronouns, if you wish)
Make sure your video is:
• Clearly visible and audible
• Performed with minimal distractions

📧 Send submissions via email or link (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) to: [email protected]

🗓 Submission deadline: June 1, 2026

📌 Additional Details
• Callbacks (if needed) will be held in person
• Rehearsals begin in late August
• Performances in October 2026 (exact dates TBD)

Step into the world of ambition, prophecy, and power, with a punk twist! We can’t wait to see your work.


Improv Round Two… and we’re just getting started!Our second improv workshop was an absolute blast. Full of big laughs, b...
04/17/2026

Improv Round Two… and we’re just getting started!

Our second improv workshop was an absolute blast. Full of big laughs, bold choices, and even more “yes, and!” moments. It’s amazing what happens when a group of people shows up ready to play, take risks, and support each other.

We had everything from driving a cab as three aliens in a trench coat pretending to be human, to an unexpected (and unforgettable) kitten birth scene… and even a very shy politician bravely stepping forward to declare, “Ask not what your country can do for you…” before immediately exiting the room. 😂

Missed this one? Don’t worry, we’ve got one on the books for June, and stay tuned for details... we're definitely keeping the improv going!

✨ Keep an eye on Bard in Brevard for upcoming workshop dates, you won’t want to miss the next round.

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04/12/2026

Spring Saturday Scheme.

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Well… we’re DEFINITELY doing that again! 😄
What an incredible time we had at our first improv workshop last night! The r...
03/27/2026

Well… we’re DEFINITELY doing that again! 😄

What an incredible time we had at our first improv workshop last night! The room was full of laughter, quick thinking, bold choices, and just the right amount of chaos. From hilarious games to unforgettable moments, our actors—and fearless participants—brought so much energy and joy to the space.
There’s nothing quite like a group of people saying “yes, and…” together 💛

If you missed it, don’t worry…this won’t be the last! We’re already dreaming up the next one.

✨ Keep an eye on Bard in Brevard for upcoming dates. You won’t want to miss your chance to jump in on the fun!

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There’s still time to register, or feel free to drop in! Don’t miss your chance to laugh, play, and maybe even jump on s...
03/25/2026

There’s still time to register, or feel free to drop in! Don’t miss your chance to laugh, play, and maybe even jump on stage.

Join actors and company members from Bard in Brevard for a fun, interactive hour of improvisation in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Expect all sorts of hijinks as our talented performers—and brave audience volunteers!—jump into skits and games designed to bring out the comic in all of us. No two shows are ever the same, and anything can happen!

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