Introducing Shakespeare to people.
Sonnets. Love letters on parchment. Skulls. Daggars. Rapier & Broadsword. Thrones. The flowers Pansy, Fennel, Rosemary, Columbine, Rue, English Daisy and Sweet Violet. Passion. Puffy sleeves. Lust. Greed. Humps. Plays-within-plays. Tight-fitting bodices. Forbidden Romance. Crowns. Beheadings. Strong Women. Poison. Clowns. Unique Facial Hair. Betrayal. Love Scenes in Elevation. Royalty. Madness. Women in Drag. Men in Drag. Bears. Starlight. Sunscreen. And a good bug spray.
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Books
We can think of a few things we like to read... out loud, of course.
PLAYS: The Comedy of Errors, Titus Andronicus, The Taming of
the Shrew, Henry VI,Richard III, Love's Labor's Lost, Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, King John, The Merchant of Venice, Henry IV Part 1, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Henry IV Part 2, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, Troilus and Cressida, All's Well That Ends Well, Measure For Measure, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, Timon of Athens, Pericles Prince of Tyre, Coriolanus, Cymbeline, A Winter's Tale, The Tempest, Henry VIII and Two Noble Kinsmen.POETRY: The Sonnets (1-154), A Lover's Complaint, The Rape of Lucrece and Venus and Adonis.
Ever heard of the A Funeral Elegy for Master William Peter by W.S.?
It's worth a read.
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Heroes
William Shakespeare...duh, right?
Our talented team of technicians and builders who make us look and sound so good each season. Outdoor theatre ain't easy. And every summer they suffer sunburn, bug bites, bad weather and get terribly dirty just to bring you a seemingly tranquil night under the stars. They are truly our unsung heros.
All of the talanted actors and designers who make our summer and fall season such a success each year.
Also, our talented troup who travel to local school and youth groups with Shakespeare On The Go! For more info, check out the footage in our video section, which highlights this terrific touring program as broadcast on Channel 4 Fox News!
A big shout out to Mutha Nature... when she corporates.
And THINE, for supporting live theatre!
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Harvest Moon, Falling Leaves and Shakespeare in the Park!
Playing NOW...
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Directed by René Moreno, Artistic Associate
October 1 – 5 & 8 – 11 at the Samuel-Grand Amphitheatre
October 15 – 19 at Addison Circle Park
October 24 – 26 at the University of North Texas
"If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?"
Greed and prejudice tell the story of The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare's suspenseful, dark comedy. In Venice, Bassanio asks the merchant Antonio for a loan which Antonio must borrow from the moneylender Shylock. While Bassanio is facing certain death, he must rely on his friends to save him from Shylock's revengeful demand of "a pound of flesh."
Admission for Samuell-Grand performances:
Fri. & Sat.: $10 adults/$7 seniors and students.
Tues. – Thurs. & Sun.: $10 donation requested.
Children 12 and under are free.
Admission for Addison Circle Park performances:
All performances: $10 adults/$7 seniors and students.
Children 12 and under are free.
Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre
1500 Tenison Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75223
Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle
Addison, Texas 75001
University of North Texas
University Theatre
Denton, Texas
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Shakespeare Dallas, established in 1971, seeks to inspire and enhance the life of all North Texans by producing exceptional, accessible Shakespearean programs. Although we are most noted for our outdoor summer plays, commonly referred to as “Shakespeare in the Park,” Shakespeare Dallas is so much more. From creating a one of a kind education programs during the academic year to our fall productions in conjunction with the Town of Addison, Shakespeare Dallas is brings the magic of theatre to the greater Dallas community year round.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Thine. (That means YOU!)
So come see some Shakespeare in the Park! Pack a picnic basket, bring your blanket or lawn chairs, kick off your shoes, and enjoy your own feast. Or partake from our vendors selling anything (dinner, desert, drinks, chairs, souvenirs) you need to relax and enjoy. All of the ingredients are there. Come and enjoy your own midsummer night's dream.
POETRY:
Our talented team of technicians and builders who make us look and sound so good each season. Outdoor theatre ain't easy. And every summer they suffer sunburn, bug bites, bad weather and get terribly dirty just to bring you a seemingly tranquil night under the stars. They are truly our unsung heros.
All of the talanted actors and designers who make our summer and fall season such a success each year.
Also, our talented troup who travel to local school and youth groups with Shakespeare On The Go! For more info, check out the footage in our 
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
