Shakespeare Sonnet Fest For The Arts

02/14/2021

We will be returning with all new sonnets to support The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/) and Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/) next month!!!! Keep a lookout!

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12/17/2020

Our next Sonnet Festival submission is Sonnet No. 71 read by Noah Stanzione.

Noah Stanzione received his B.A. in classics from Johns Hopkins University and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. By day, he teaches Latin in a private high school in New Jersey. His favorite past Shakespeare roles include Benedick, Petruchio, Malvolio, and The Fool in King Lear.

https://youtu.be/Ia91WK6Oe7U

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)
and
Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next Sonnet Festival submission is Sonnet No. 71 read by Noah Stanzione.Noah Stanzione received his B.A. in classics from Johns Hopkins University and hi...

12/01/2020

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

Now.... Back to the show!

Our next submission is from Sam Bass of Bethel, CT. Sam will be reading Sonnet 67.

https://youtu.be/xei_qFidrKo

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)

and

Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next Sonnet Festival submission is Sonnet No. 67 read by Sam Bass of Bethel, CT.Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:The Actors Fund...

11/17/2020

Our next submission is from Mackenzie Astin.

https://youtu.be/IrjV8erevLo

Mackenzie Astin has appeared in television and film for longer than he is willing to openly discuss anymore. Recent credits include The Magicians, Homeland, The Loudest Voice and Te Ata – a production of the Chickasaw Nation. He lives in Baltimore, often found at Johns Hopkins University supporting the Theatre Arts & Studies Program and its Director, John Astin.

Please be sure to also donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)
and
Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next Sonnet Festival submission is Sonnet No. 66 read by Mackenzie Astin. Mackenzie Astin has appeared in television and film for longer than he is willi...

11/13/2020

Our next submission is from Susie Hackel.

https://youtu.be/fiS0grxwmJc

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 29 read by Susie Hackel. Susie would like to personalize her contribution to Landmark Community Theatre. You can donate to the theatre's programs at this link (https://tickets.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org/TheatreManager/1/login?donationcampaigns).

Susie is happy to participate in the Shakespeare Festival. She has been performing in local community theaters throughout the area. She has appeared with the Warner Stage Company in Mama Mia, Addams Family (Grandma), Ragtime and Fiddler on the Roof (Yente). She has also performed with the Landmark Community Theater in Thomaston in Sister Act (Sister Mary Lazarus), Elf the Musial (Mrs. Clause), Annie, It’s a Wonderful Life (Ma Bailey) and as Gussy the Goose in Charlotte’s Web. She appeared the Sharon Playhouse in Big River (Mrs. Watson), Music Man and Beauty and the Beast. When not on stage, Susie works as a reading specialist with the New Milford Public Schools.

Please be sure to also donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)

and

Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 29 read by Susie Hackel. Susie would like to personalize her contribution to Landmark Community Theatr...

11/06/2020

Check out this amazing reading of Sonnet No. 28 by Sarah Stewart Chapin. Sarah would like to give a special shoutout to Annette Jolles and Yale University.

https://youtu.be/7RGvv-GSLqk

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)
and
Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 28 read by Sarah Stewart Chapin of New Haven, CT. Sarah would like to give a special shoutout to Annet...

11/02/2020

Check out this amazing reading of Sonnet No. 10 by Sophia Lane.

https://youtu.be/SnvYBnGMI8M

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:
The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)
and
Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 10 read by Sophia Lane. Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities: The Actors Fund (ht...

10/29/2020

Our next submission:

https://youtu.be/WM_w8P7iUYM

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 24 read by Brian James Rossacci of Massachusetts.

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)

and

Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Our next submission is Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 24 read by Brian James Rossacci of Massachusetts. Please be sure to donate to one of our two main char...

10/25/2020

Please check out our first Sonnet of the Festival.

https://youtu.be/R-z6A2pej4E

We begin our Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 4 ready by Marcevan Costanzo.

Marcevan Costanzo is an accountant from Naugatuck and an active volunteer of many local community theatres. He credits a summer camp called Kids On Campus which fueled his passions for both acting and Shakespearean works since the age of twelve. Special thanks to his parents and Robin Frome for their support and inspiration.

Please be sure to donate to one of our two main charities:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)

and

Behind the Scenes (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

We begin our Sonnet Festival with Sonnet No. 4 ready by Marcevan Costanzo. Marcevan Costanzo is an accountant from Naugatuck and an active volunteer of many ...

10/16/2020

Thank you all for following. We are still gathering some of our Sonnets and have had some new interest! As such we will be pushing back the first video to be posted on October 25! Can't wait to share with everyone. Keep your eyes open for more announcements in the days to come.

10/01/2020

Throughout the pandemic the Performing Arts have been hit hard. We have gathered performers from all over ranging from students, to community theatre, to professionals and celebrities to take Summer Shakespeare to the next level. Throughout the Summer we have been gathering readings of Shakespeare's Sonnets from many talented performers for your viewing pleasure and will be sharing them with you here for the public to enjoy.

All we ask, is if you enjoy them and if you want to help support the many people who are out of work and struggling due to the lack of performing arts at this time to help and donate to some amazing causes.

Our two main charities are:

The Actors Fund (https://actorsfund.org/)

and

Behind the Scenes Charity (https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/)

Also, many of our performers have selected charities and theatres to support which will be linked below their Sonnet readings.

If you would like to contribute a sonnet, contact us at [email protected].

Enjoy and donate, because and !

Throughout the pandemic the Performing Arts have been hit hard. We have gathered performers from all over ranging from students, to community theatre, to pro...