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“Beatrice is ultimately my favorite character because she kicks ass, and you can cut that out if you like.” Much Ado About Nothing director Amber De Petro talks about what makes the play special to her, and what’s going to … Continued
Much Ado behind-the-scenes!
SNoll Photography visited us on a beautiful warm rehearsal evening for a backstage look. Here’s some of the great images of the play in development. Join us for the finished product July 15 when Much Ado About Nothing, full-cast and … Continued
Much Ado For Much Ado
Celebrate Madison Shakespeare Company’s 10th anniversary with our capstone production: a full-cast presentation of Much Ado About Nothing at Madison Country Day School Amphitheater! Tickets are available now through Eventbrite. Directed by Amber De Petro, this full-length comedy offers Shakespeare’s … Continued
Lovers In June Weather Update
Lovers In June opens (and closes!) this weekend, so we thought you should know: The Saturday performance will be held rain-or-shine in the Tyranena outdoor beer garden. The Sunday performance at Paoli Schoolhouse Bistro will move indoors to the restaurant … Continued
Lovers In June, this weekend only!
ICYM romance and rhyme, MSC returns to the great outdoors to kick off the summer Shakespeare season with Lovers In June, a special presentation at two of our favorite venues. Love scenes, surprising sonnets, and unforgettable moments coming your way … Continued
“What you have just seen was impossible.”
As we wrap up our first Shakespeare In the Park event in celebration of our 10th anniversary and commemoration of the 406th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, another story comes to mind: Ten years ago, at a dance recital for her … Continued
Play a role in Shakespeare, no experience necessary!
MSC will present readings of three Shakespeare plays at the upcoming Shakespeare In the Park event: 11:30 AM – Romeo and Juliet2:00 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream4:00 PM – Henry the Sixth, A Tiger’s Heart (with the generous cooperation … Continued
Shakespeare in the Park, April 23
Come play outdoors with Madison Shakespeare Company in an all-day festival of readings and performances. Celebrate MSC’s 10th anniversary and the anniversary of our playwright’s death on Saturday April 23 at the Rennebohm Park Shelter in Madison, 115 N Eau … Continued
What’s Madison Shakespeare Company all about?
“It’s all about the love.For theater. For performing. For centuries-enduring classics.” The Wisconsin State Journal’s Gayle Worland profiles the ten-year journey and ongoing mission of MSC, from the premiere production of Julius Caesar in 2012 through the present day. As … Continued
Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing
As part of our 10th anniversary season, Madison Shakespeare Company presents its first-ever production of the beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing, July 15-24 at the Madison Country Day School amphitheater. All roles in the cast are available. Interested candidates, … Continued