Shakespeare Theatre Company

As we prepare for Will on the Hill today, STC would like to acknowledge our sponsors 🙏. Your tremendous investment in arts education embodies our shared belief in the power of storytelling to understand each other better and find creative solutions to the challenges of the day. Hats off to our top level sponsors:

Nick and Marla Allard on behalf of the Jacksonville University College of Law
Altria
Bernard and Mary McKay
Capital One
Eversheds Sutherland
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
Intuit
K&L Gates LLP
Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Motion Picture Association and Gail MacKinnon
Stephen and Lisa Ryan
WilmerHale; Jonathan and Lynn Yarowsky
Nissan North America
Prudential Financial
Salesforce

Audition to join the cast of LEOPOLDSTAT for this groundbreaking production. Swipe for the details. Please spread the word - STC Casting is excited to meet these young artists.

Please note, we are only considering actors non-union, D.C. based actors.

More information, including applications, can be found here: https://airtable.com/appDkwzm6wIepVeq8/shrFv6EWlHuU45FTf

We are saddened to hear about the passing of Bernice Johnson Reagon.

Reagon was a major force in the performing arts landscape of Washington, D.C. She founded the Freedom Singers, a touring group that raised funds for the civil rights movement.

Dr. Reagon spent her early years at the intersection of music and activism, earning her PhD in history from Howard University. A scholar, performer, composer, and producer, Dr. Reagon bolstered the D.C. community with her gifts.

She will truly be missed.

We are pleased to kick off our annual event, Will on the Hill, on July 23 🥳

Will on the Hill is a bipartisan event that celebrates over 20 years of bringing the Hill to the stage and raising over $6M for STC’s arts education programs.

This year, members of Congress will be performing alongside professional actors and students from STC's education programs. 📚

Tonight is the night ⭐

We are excited to open STC Academy summer repertory of 2024: ROMEO AND JULIET and THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS.

We can't wait to see you there. Tickets are on sale for $20. https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/stc-academy-summer-reps-2024

20+ years ago, Jeni Britton opened her first ice cream shop with a vision to change the ice cream game.

I scream, you scream, we at STC all scream for ice cream as we announce our new partnership with to offer their top-tier frozen delights. 🍨🎭 We will be selling four flavors of Jeni's for the duration of the Academy summer repertory: brambleberry crisp, salty caramel, honey vanilla bean, and lemon bar (dairy free).

Get your tickets for the summer reps and let us know your thoughts on ice cream in theatre while you're at it.

Link to tickets: https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/stc-academy-summer-reps-2024

Surprise surprise 🍍🕶️

YPN makes an encore performance on July 26. This is our last YPN of the 23/24 Season and this time, we're seeing ROMEO AND JULIET and THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS from the academy summer repertory.

We'll be keeping it ice-cold from the heat with Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 🍨 Selling at the Klein for the duration of the show.

Get your tickets now. https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/stc-academy-summer-reps-2024

Be a hero for the arts and keep the magic of classical theatre alive. Your gift to STC will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $75,000 by The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Support classical theatre today.

https://tickets.shakespearetheatre.org/donate/contribute1

You still have time to get tickets for STC's summer repertory.

Watch the STC Academy class of 2024 perform ROMEO AND JULIET and THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS at the Klein Theatre.

Tickets are on sale for $20. We hope to see you there.
https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/stc-academy-summer-reps-2024

Hear some inspiring words on the importance of arts education from John Lithgow, friend and recipient of STC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Lithgow pays tribute to our programs at Camp Shakespeare, which build valuable skills through engaging creative experiences.

John Lithgow thanks STC Learning

STC wishes everyone a happy 4th of July 🎇🇺🇸

Theatre is not just an art form; it is a cornerstone of American history and culture. It reflects our society, fosters dialogue, inspires change, celebrates diversity, and preserves our cultural heritage. As we honor our nation's independence, let's also recognize and support the invaluable contributions of theatre to our shared story.

This July, every donation to STC will be matched up to $75,000 thanks to the generous support of The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Together, we can ensure that American theatre continues to inspire and enrich our community. Show your patriotic pride by championing the arts today.

https://tickets.shakespearetheatre.org/donate/contribute1

Slots are still available for session 3 of Camp Shakespeare. Registration is open for ROMEO AND JULIET and RICHARD III for campers ages 12-14 and 15-18.

Enroll your teen in a unforgettable opportunity. Visit the link for more info. ➡ https://shakespearetheatre.org/education/classes-and-camps/camp-shakespeare

Catch STC Associate Director Drew Lichtenberg on The Colin McEnroe Show as part of Harford's NPR.

Titled "The Bard’s the thing: A show about Shakespeare," this podcast talks about Shakespeare in media, "bardcore," and much more.

The Bard’s the thing: A show about Shakespeare This hour: Shakespeare. Shakespeare and cancel culture. Shakespeare and ‘Anyone But You’ and other rom-com interpretations. And Shakespeare and … Bardcore.

Sign up for our class, "Theatre Skills for Working Professionals," as part of our adult classes.

Public speaking is essential for any business professional. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to become more relaxed, organized, and persuasive. Whether you are collaborating with coworkers or the keynote at a conference, this class gives you fresh strategies to share your big ideas with poise and precision.

Class begins on July 8th. Sign up at the link ➡ https://tickets.shakespearetheatre.org/30862/theatre-skills-for-wp?queueittoken=e_safetynet~q_e044ebfc-0d80-4208-8408-a202df57aaf8~ts_1719607389~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_fde7b7c294470c161542008c4e0e441d900b74136db59995663fcc67667c51fb

Theatre Skills for Working Pro Monday, July 8, 2024

Slots are filling up fast for Camp Shakespeare. Classes are open for ROMEO & JULIET for youth ages 6-8 and 9-11 at George Washington University and THE TEMPEST for youths ages 9-11 at McLean Community Center.

Enroll your child in an unforgettable opportunity. Registration is accepted throughout weekdays as well as weekends. Visit the link for more info ➡ https://shakespearetheatre.org/education/classes-and-camps/camp-shakespeare

Introducing the cast of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy Class of 2024

After completing a one-year intensive MFA program studying classical text, stage combat, and more, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy Class of 2024 will have their final performance as a cohort this summer.

The Academy will run the two productions—Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET and Aphra Behn’s THE ROVER, OR THE BANISH'D CAVALIERS—in repertory from July 17 to 27. For the first time in their 24 years as a program, STC Academy will bring their Repertory productions to the mainstage at the Klein Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now for $20. Get your tickets at the link ➡ https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/stc-academy-summer-reps-2024/

STC comes together today to celebrate and recognize the history of Juneteenth.

Attention Campers 🚨

We are very excited to see you for Camp Shakespeare. Whether you're showing up for the first time or intensifying your love for the Bard via our intensives, our instructors and staff are ready to give you the best summer EVER. 🙌

For more info on how to send your kid/teen to camp, click the link ➡
https://shakespearetheatre.org/education/classes-and-camps/camp-shakespeare

Happy closing to the cast and crew of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE.

We all thoroughly enjoyed your fantastic costumes and merry melodies. Thank you to Mary Zimmerman for her amazing adaptation of a classic into a contemporary. We also thank you, our audience, for whom we will continue to tell vital stories, audaciously told.

We hope to see you all for our 24/25 Season.

📸: THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE (2024). Directed by Mary Zimmerman. Photography by Liz Lauren.

Washington, D.C.’s premiere contemporary ballet company, Chamber Dance Project, presents its highly anticipated June Season: RAMBLIN'. Featuring live performances by the Tony Award-winning sensation The Red Clay Ramblers Band, this contemporary ballet meets rousing, soul-stirring bluegrass for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Get your tickets: https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/ramblin2024

The final Shakespeare Hour Live for the 23/24 Season is this Thursday, June 13 at 7:30pm.

STC and Folger Shakespeare Library will join forces to discuss Mary Zimmerman's THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE and METAMORPHOSES, playing at the Klein and Folger respectively. Dr. Drew Lichtenberg and LeeAnét Noble will speak with Zimmerman herself, , and Faedra Carpenter.

SHL will be FREE for all and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home by streaming on YouTube. Click the link for more information. ➡ https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/shakespeare-hour-live/

Double your impact! The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation are matching every gift made by July 31 up to $75,000. Support STC and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar.

Some post-party pictures from Pride 🏳️‍🌈

We were overjoyed to enjoy the festivities, as well as talk to everyone at our booth.

Enjoy the rest of the month – STC is ALWAYS wishing you the best ❤️

THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE must close this week 🎶🪈

Directed by Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman, this miniature version of Mozart’s opera is zany, fun, and a twist from your typical opera.

Get your tickets ➡ https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/events/the-matchbox-magic-flute-23-24/

📸: Photo of the cast of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE (2024). Directed by Mary Zimmerman. Photography by Liz Lauren.

STC would like to congratulate José Alberto Uclés for receiving the The Hero Award at Capital Pride.

Uclés is originally from Honduras and has lived in Washington, D.C. for the last 30 years. Known as one of the , he is a proud collector of local art in D.C. Having a myriad of admiration in fine arts, he patronizes plays, musicals, operas, and music. Being an avid theatre aficionado, he has previously served as a Helen Hayes Awards judge for Outstanding Theatre.

Previously, Mr. Uclés was assistant director of development at the Whitman-Walker Clinic, the premier clinic for HIV/AIDS in D.C. from 1996–1999, and the first Latino to be director of the D.C. Capital Pride Festival from 1997–1999. He was also on the board of directors for the Millennium March on Washington for Equality 2000. His favored charity is Grandma’s House/Terrific Inc.—an organization that helps children and youth with HIV and AIDS in D.C..

Thank you, José Alberto Uclés for your incredible contributions and fabulous presence in our community.