Gary Shakespeare Company

08/14/2026

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to see all of the severe storm damage affecting our beautiful communities. Our hearts go out to everyone in the area who is mourning a loved one and/or dealing with the aftermath of this disaster. As the towns of Portage and Whiting attempt to pick up the pieces following the storms, we have agreed that it is best to cancel performances in those two venues (last night and tonight respectively).

The show will go on for our Saturday (7pm) and Sunday (3pm) performances in Michigan City however!
Please note: we have a VENUE CHANGE!!

The Canterbury Theatre has agreed to take us in for our two final shows of the season! We are extremely grateful to the Board of The Canterbury who was instrumental in making this change happen! Tickets to these shows are $10, all of which will go directly to The Canterbury to help them continue to build exemplary theatrical programs!

Thank you for your incredible support of each other and resilience. Stay safe!

08/13/2026

**Reposted in case earlier version didn't make it on here***

Lovely Shakespeare Fans,
Due to recent storms experienced in Portage and surrounding areas, we will have to cancel the Thursday August 13 production at Founders Park. Please join us at one of our upcoming shows at Calumet College of St Joseph on Friday at 7pm or at Holdcraft in Michigan City on Saturday at 7pm or Sunday at 3pm.

08/09/2026

This hat was left by an audience member last night at Bulldog Park! If you know its owner, please have them email us at [email protected]!

08/06/2026

We've got a weekend full of fun in Crown Point & Gary!! Check out garyshakes.org for a complete show schedule!!!

The Gary Shakespeare Company returns to Bulldog Park this weekend!🎭 Enjoy a shortened production on the complete works of Shakespeare at 𝟳 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴. 𝟴.

07/31/2026

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) opens TONIGHT at the Shirley Heinze Land Trust in Valparaiso at 7pm!
Check out our show schedule at garyshakesco.org to find out when we'll be near you!!
(Photo credit: Stephanie Dowell)

07/16/2026

Check out today's episode of PanoramaNOW at 4pm! Our director of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Stephanie Naumoff will be joining Susie Young Baxter live!!

07/13/2026

UPDATE: Success! A ninja has been chosen!!
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) opens JULY 31st!!!

Tour Schedule at garyshakesco.org!

Wanted: Ninja for Dramatic Backstage Romance (Strictly Platonic)

Role: Stage Hand.
Job Description: You get to wear all black, move stuff around in the dark, dress wiggling actors, and be like a shadow; Protector of the traveling Shakespeare Show.

Qualifications:
- Ninja Skills: Move silently in the dark.
- Superhero Strength: Lift a heavy fake tree with one hand.
- Fast reflexes: Catch a falling prop before it hits the floor.
- Sense of humor: It's theatre. We're weird.

The Perks:
- Free shows: Watch the (back of the) play for free every night!
- Fame: Your name in tiny print at the bottom of the program!
- Travel: See multiple venues in Northwest Indiana's Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties.

Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must be available Thursdays and weekends from 7/24 - 8/16

Email: [email protected]

No stage experience is needed! We will train you!

Not-for-profit community theatre producing free Shakespeare for Northwest Indiana.

06/27/2026

Get. Excited.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) opens in a month!!!

06/01/2026

dramaturg
noun [ C ]
us /ˈdrɑː.mə.tɝːɡ/ uk /ˈdræm.ə.tɜːɡ/ /ˈdrɑː.mə.tɜːɡ/

an expert in the art or theory of writing and putting on plays who edits or advises on a play or film script, especially for a particular theater or series of performances:
Gary Shakespeare Company is SUPER EXCITED that our favorite dramaturg, Kylie Cooper wants to spend her summer with us again!!!


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05/21/2026

Gary Shakespeare Director Stephanie Naumoff is running a 6 week adult improv workshop! Check out Calumet Region Fine Arts Studio for Youth Music and Theatre classes!

Come join our adult improv class! This class is for all levels! Whether you're an improv pro or a beginner wanting to start a new hobby, this class is for you! Visit our website or check out the link below for more info. ✨

Signup Link: https://forms.gle/M4ef1YsDXNMJHesHA