Welcome to Queen Elizabeth’s England, September 13
Madison Shakespeare Company presents a first: a staged reading of an original work, Queen Elizabeth by Nick Schweitzer. This biographical play tracks the story of Elizabeth I and her England from 1588 through 1603. Presented as a free staged reading … Continued
A Sloshed Antony and Cleopatra Primer
Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra runs for three more performances, August 3 and 17 at Brink Lounge, and August 8 at High Noon Saloon. Here’s a guide to the players: Mark Antony: One of the three Triumvirs of Rome. Turned Julius … Continued
How Actors Prepare for Sloshed Shakespeare
Denzel J. Taylor (Agrippa) and Marie Freese (Cleopatra) talk about the intense mental and physical challenges of performing Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony & Cleopatra. Performs July 28-August 17 2019.
Preview of Sloshed Antony and Cleopatra in Madison Magazine
Aaron Conklin of Madison Magazine goes behind the bar to talk about this year’s Sloshed Shakespeare vintage, speaking with stage manager Tanis Steed and performer Jason Compton. Read all about it, then book your own passage to ancient Egypt. Brown … Continued
MSC’s scorching July is underway!
Everything is building to an amazing opening night for Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra on July 28. Until then, you can catch Madison Shakespeare Company on a rare trip outside the county, due east in Milwaukee where we bring the … Continued
Leir, Antony and Cleopatra on WORT-FM Radio Literature
Melvin Hinton, host of WORT-FM’s Radio Literature, discusses The True Chronicle History of King Leir and Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra with Madison Shakespeare Company’s Jason Compton, Ian Hathway, Bri Hunter, and Emily Morrison Weeks.
Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra now on sale
Madison’s third-favorite comedy group is back with a new script, new cast members, and new drink orders. All dates for Sloshed Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra are now on sale, see the Reservations page for full details. Brown Paper Tickets Ticket … Continued
Taming of the Shrew: Not just “Shakespeare jokes”! Really funny!
Adapter/performer Sarah Zumdahl Johnson knows there’s a difference. And, be honest. You know there’s a difference too. Taming of the Shrew has them both, with performances through July 1, 2018 at Edgewood College Amphitheater. Make reservations now.
Taming of the Shrew Trailer
MSC’s version of Shakespeare’s most contentious romance runs June 22 through July 1 at the Edgewood College Amphitheater. Have a look, then book your seats. Trailer by Benjamin Barlow, with “Litio’s Gamut” performed by Rowan Meyer-Rainford.
Taming of the Shrew: Understanding Petruchio
Is a man who we see when he is alone, or when he is with friends? Joshua Woolfolk expounds on Taming of the Shrew‘s Petruchio. Opens June 22 at the Edgewood College Amphitheater, reserve seats now.
