Montclair Shakespeare Series

Montclair Shakespeare Series The Montclair Shakespeare Series presents concert, site specific stagings of
Shakespeare's work in historical venues throughout the summer in Montclair.

The Montclair Shakespeare Series began as a series of site-specific concert readings and loose stagings of Shakespeare's work, open to the public and free of charge. It has evolved to embrace the principles of the Elizabethan original staging practices (and an evolving interpretation of what these principles can mean for the 21st century). Readings feature a stellar professionals from both NYC an

d the Montclair area, and function under Actor's Equity Association's staged reading guidelines. Productions feature New Jersey-based performers. The Series is ongoing and features live acoustic music. This is to be a celebration of Shakespeare's work for the cultural community of Montclair, which has always had an appreciation for the arts but currently has little professional theatre available. In this relaxed, "no-frills" concert reading style, plays are brought to new, spontaneous life.

Visit our newly-launched website, at www.montclairshakespeare.org for our latest updates on programming and opportunitie...
10/21/2015

Visit our newly-launched website, at www.montclairshakespeare.org for our latest updates on programming and opportunities to get involved.

The Montclair Shakespeare Series is a free Shakespeare concert reading series designed to bring professional caliber classical theatre to the Montclair, NJ community. Accompanied by live acoustic music, the canon is performed with unique and spontaneous style that hearkens back to the simplicity of…

Tickets are now available for THE TEMPEST, performing September 24th at 7pm outdoors at the Van Vleck House and Gardens!...
09/04/2015

Tickets are now available for THE TEMPEST, performing September 24th at 7pm outdoors at the Van Vleck House and Gardens!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tempest-an-outdoor-concert-reading-tickets-18441227207

"Our revels now are ended. These our actors, As I foretold you, were all spirits and Are melted into air, into thin air: And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, The cloud-capp’d towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve…

09/02/2015

We are happy to officially announce that our September reading will actually be Shakespeare's 'The Tempest," at the Van Vleck House & Gardens! We want to take advantage of this beautiful setting as the summer draws to a close, and this play is the perfect adventure for the outdoors!

After taking a month off to recharge, we are gearing up for our Fall Season of readings and additional programming! Plea...
08/26/2015

After taking a month off to recharge, we are gearing up for our Fall Season of readings and additional programming! Please check out our latest IndieGoGo campaign as we scramble to make our next reading... 'Romeo and Juliet' happen for September 2015! We need your help and appreciate your support.

http://igg.me/at/montclairshakespeare/x/11928024

Montclair Shakespeare Series presents public staged readings of Shakespeare's work in Montclair, NJ. | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

As You Like, July 2015. A magical evening escape from all the "painted pomp.""...Who doth ambition shun, And loves to li...
07/28/2015

As You Like, July 2015. A magical evening escape from all the "painted pomp."

"...Who doth ambition shun,
And loves to live i' th' sun,
Seeking the food he eats,
And pleas'd with what he gets,
Come hither, come hither, come hither.
Here shall he see No enemy
But winter and rough weather..."

Presented July, 2015. Photos by Jillian Keats

Presented July, 2015. Photos by Jillian Keats
07/28/2015

Presented July, 2015. Photos by Jillian Keats

Thanks to all who came out to see 'As You Like It' under the stars last night at Van Vleck! Special thanks to the cast a...
07/24/2015

Thanks to all who came out to see 'As You Like It' under the stars last night at Van Vleck!

Special thanks to the cast and volunteer team for making it come alive: Ginny Bartolone * (Celia), William James Ward* (Duke Frederick/Corin), David J. Wiens* (Silvius/Charles), Joe Bowen* (Duke Senior), Colleen Burke Maguire (Box Office/Programs), Carol Burke Reilly (Box Office), Leah Walsh* (Rosalind), Dathan B Williams* (Jaqcues), Joseph McGranaghan* (Oliver), Jefferson McDonald* (Orlando), Max Woertendyke* (Touchstone), Anthony Paglia (William/Lords), Melissa Toomey (Phoebe), Helen O'Rourke (Audrey), Jay Strauss-Williams* (Adam), Paul Salvatoriello* (Amiens/Music), Gabriel Rodriques (Le Beau/Lords), Brian Toomey (Lighting)

*AEA

More photos to come!

07/09/2015

'As You Like It' features more songs than any other play in the canon, and so we are seeking a very talented musician or band who work together to bring them to life. Any genre, traditional or not. We would love to use Montclair-area based musicians if possible, but are open to NYC as well. If you have any leads, contact us here or at [email protected]!

We're happy to announce that we are beginning the casting process for our next reading, 'As You Like It,' to be again pe...
07/06/2015

We're happy to announce that we are beginning the casting process for our next reading, 'As You Like It,' to be again performed at the Van Vleck Gardens at the end of July!

Interested actors/musicians must submit ASAP!

http://www.playbill.com/jobs/job_detail/352641

Seeking actors (AEA/non-AEA), musicians, and a stage manager for a one-night concert reading of William Shakespeare's As You Like It to be performed outdoors at the Van Vleck House & Gardens (www.vanvleck.org) in Montclair, NJ and accompanied by live acoustic music. This is the third staged…

As we narrow down our play, selections for the next reading, take a moment to vote for your favorite in the survey (belo...
07/02/2015

As we narrow down our play, selections for the next reading, take a moment to vote for your favorite in the survey (below)!

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