🦶 “Friends/Romans/Countrymen” in the Roe Green Theatre
July 11 - Aug. 1, 2026 ✨
Written by David Davalos
Directed by Tim Orr
“One man’s tragedy is another man’s happy day.”
A struggling poet named Virgil bumps into Julius Caesar and accidentally creates the Roman Empire in this world-premiere, comical-historical take on Shakespeare’s tragic history, Julius Caesar. Shifting perspective toward peripheral characters, David Davalos’ supernatural fable of sooth and consequence leans into the laughter — after all, the fall and rise of Caesar weren’t exactly a tragedy for every Roman citizen.
Learn more here: /show-details/friendsromanscountrymen
🗡️ “Julius Caesar” in the Roe Green Theatre 🗡️
June 13 - Aug. 2, 2026 ✨
Directed by Shelly Gaza
“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in ourselves, that we are underlings.”
Fearing that Julius Caesar, returning to Rome after triumph in battle, will seize total power, Rome’s elite plot his murder. After Caesar dies at the hand of his friend Brutus, his successor Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and defeats them in battle, leaving him to rule. This production spotlights the insidious effects of patriarchy, while Shakespeare’s portrayal of ambition, power and betrayal make for an unsettling parallel between ancient Rome and contemporary culture.
Learn more here: /show-details/julius-caesar-6
Season artwork: @ligcreative
♥️ “Shakespeare in Love” in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre ♥️
June 27 - Aug. 1, 2026 ✨
Directed by Terri McMahon
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Music by Paddy Cunneen
“Love knows nothing of rank or riverbank. It will spark between a queen
and the poor vagabond who plays the king…”
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Music by Paddy Cunneen
Penniless and paralyzed by writer’s block, young Will Shakespeare finds his muse in Viola de Lesseps, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant and passionate lover of poetry and theater. Betrothed to the power- and money-hungry Lord Wessex, Viola surrenders to passion with the playwright, inspiring his famous tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. But this clever, contemporary stage production of the Oscar-winning film is no tragedy. It’s loaded with laughs — and Easter eggs — for Shakespeare lovers of all ages.
Learn more here: /show-details/shakespeare-in-love
💌 “Twelfth Night” in the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
May 30 - Aug. 2, 2026 ✨
Directed by Kevin Rich
“Journeys end in lovers meeting, Every wise man’s son doth know.” ♥️
Having lost her twin Sebastian in a terrible shipwreck, Viola is cast upon the strange shores of Illyria. Disguised as the boy Cesario, she is sent by Duke Orsino to woo the Countess Olivia, who instead falls for the messenger. 👀
Meanwhile, Olivia’s drunken uncle Sir Toby decides to play a trick on her steward Malvolio, and chaos, confusion and hilarity ensue when Sebastian turns up alive. A wise fool, mistaken identity, and ultimately, love, make for a classic, beloved comedy. 🎭
Learn more here: /show-details/twelfth-night-11
