Woodstock Shakespeare Players

Woodstock Shakespeare Players We aim to demonstrate how Shakespeare can connect with modern audiences.

Woodstock Shakespeare Players is a theatre ensemble in McHenry County celebrating Shakespeare and other plays, offering opportunities for a wide range of community theatre artists. WSP was founded in 2024 by Angie Kells, Jason Ryan Lovett and Marisa Snook who share a passion for Shakespeare and community theatre performances which resonate across cultures and across generations.

LONG LIVE THE QUEENS! We are so grateful to the Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant for working with our team the past th...
08/13/2026

LONG LIVE THE QUEENS! We are so grateful to the Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant for working with our team the past three years to bring a little extra sparkle and magic to our stage. 🥰

We would be remiss if we did not highlight our very talented face painter, Krist Neumann! There were lots of kiddos and ...
08/11/2026

We would be remiss if we did not highlight our very talented face painter, Krist Neumann!

There were lots of kiddos and adults alike who walked away with a mini work of art on their faces this season.

Krist is also available for hire for parties or events! Contact him through his page, Facepaintingbymrkrist for information.

From all of us at Woodstock Shakespeare Players, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to watch our grand finale in...
08/10/2026

From all of us at Woodstock Shakespeare Players, a huge thank you to everyone who came out to watch our grand finale in the Bit O' The Bard series over the past several weekends.

And thank you to everyone who contributed financially to our goal of bringing accessible theatre to our community!

And a special thank you to our sponsors, The Woodstock Opera House and The Friends of the Opera House.

WHAT'S NEXT YOU ASK?!? 👀We will be bringing a full (90-ish minute abridged) Shakespeare play to you next summer. Stay tuned to our socials and be among the first to know which play!

It's your FINAL CHANCE to see the FINAL Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul by Woodstock Shakespeare Players! ⚔ Saturday, Aug...
08/08/2026

It's your FINAL CHANCE to see the FINAL Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul by Woodstock Shakespeare Players!

⚔ Saturday, August 8, Woodstock Square, 5:00pm

👀This FREE comedic show combines scenes from several of Shakespeare's plays with modern humor. Whether you are new to Shakespeare or a Certified Bard Nerd, there's something for everyone in this family friendly 90 minute show.

🎨 Face painting for the kids before the show, and a special appearance from two GUEST STARS. Bring a chair and enjoy a beautiful evening out in Woodstock!

For more great Woodstock events, check out Real Woodstock

Our show is sponsored by The Woodstock Opera House and The Friends of the Opera House

How many times does Romeo get into the middle of fights in A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul? You'll have to come August ...
08/06/2026

How many times does Romeo get into the middle of fights in A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul?

You'll have to come August 8, 5:00pm to the Woodstock Square to find out!! And here's a hint. It's more than twice.

👑Don't miss a special Woodstock guest appearance for our final show!!

🎨FREE, FAMILY FUN, AND FACE PAINTING!!!

One last chance to see Woodstock Shakespeare Players A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul (and this time we mean it!) 5:00pm...
08/04/2026

One last chance to see Woodstock Shakespeare Players A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul (and this time we mean it!) 5:00pm August 8 in the Woodstock Square.

👀It's FREE, fun for the entire family, full of laughs and swords fights....and YES we have a SPECIAL WOODSTOCK GUEST APPEARANCE for our final show! Don't miss it!

08/01/2026

Today's Woodstock Shakespeare Players show has been cancelled due to weather. We hope to see you NEXT Saturday, August 8 at 5pm in the Woodstock Square!

Will there be a Woodstock Shakespeare Players show tomorrow, August 1 at 5:00pm?!?! ...That is the question.😎We will le...
07/31/2026

Will there be a Woodstock Shakespeare Players show tomorrow, August 1 at 5:00pm?!?! ...That is the question.

😎We will let you know by early Saturday afternoon as we keep our eyes on the evolving weather. Keep your 👀out for an announcement on social media. 😎

If we do need to cancel (and we hope we don't!) there will be a rain date show on August 8 at 5:00pm in the Woodstock Square.

⚔ It wouldn't be a Woodstock Shakespeare Players show without some EPIC SWORD FIGHTS! ⚔Don't miss your last chance to se...
07/30/2026

⚔ It wouldn't be a Woodstock Shakespeare Players show without some EPIC SWORD FIGHTS! ⚔

Don't miss your last chance to see the conclusion of our Bit O' The Bard three part series. Fair And Foul includes sketch comedy, bite size pieces of Shakespeare scenes that any age can digest, fun music and plenty of laughter.

With face painting for kids (and adults!) before the show, it's a fun evening for the whole family. Then enjoy dinner out at one of Woodstock's delicious restaurants!

😍We'll see you Saturday at 5:00pm! Bring a chair or a blanket!

📸by Zero Snook

Don't miss your last chance to see Woodstock Shakespeare Players A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul! Enjoy face painting b...
07/29/2026

Don't miss your last chance to see Woodstock Shakespeare Players A Bit O' The Bard: Fair And Foul!

Enjoy face painting before the show, sword fights, musical snippets and plenty of family friendly fun as we celebrate Shakespeare's female characters!

AND ONE MORE THING......this Saturday only.....we'll have DOUBLE the royalty on our stage! You'll have to come to the show to find out what we mean!

📷 by Zero Snook

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