1998
RCC honored William Shakespeare with a semester of cross-departmental festivities that year. The Performing Arts Department (Now the Visual and Performing Arts), headed by Patricia Maloney-Titland was integral in rounding out the performance aspect of the springtime dedication to the most influential writer in the English language, William Shakespeare. This year also saw the beginning of the
annual outdoor summer Shakespeare production created by Artistic Directors/Founders – Patricia Maloney-Titland & Christopher Plummer and the Performing Arts Department. The kick-off production of Romeo and Juliet was a truly ambitious and worthwhile endeavor. The fledging, but passionate group of Actors, Directors and Shakespeare enthusiasts attempted something that has never been done here at RCC or in Rockland County - Bringing the Bard to the community for free. After these many decades, our mission remains a challenging and exciting task for the Rockland Shakespeare Company, one that is looked upon as fulfilling and ultimately vital for the community. We are the longest-running Shakespeare Company in Rockland County and our productions are free to all who wish to attend and experience the words and passions of one of the greatest writers of all time. Bringing important insight and culture to the community, as well as artistic education to the students of Rockland Community College, we offer our productions free for all who wish to learn and enjoy classic literature performed. So join us, if you will, as we continue our tribute to the Bard here at Rockland Community College, with Rockland County and with you, our noble audience.
“The actors are at hand and by their show you shall know all that you are like to know.”
