F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre. ©Chuck Choi.

LIVE! at the Kirby is a series of performances of the Theatre's Shakespeare LIVE! touring productions each spring on our Main Stage, the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University.

There are two types of LIVE! at the Kirby performances:

• "On-School-Time" matinees
• Family Nights and Weekends
  

   
  

Students enjoy a performance at The Shakespeare Theatre. Photo: Warren Westura.

LIVE! at the Kirby
"On-School-Time"

"On-School-Time" performances are available for school groups each spring. This is an excellent opportunity for schools that may not have their own performance space to see the Theatre's dynamic abridged productions of Shakespeare's classics in a beautiful and intimate professional venue.

As with the touring performances, each group receives a comprehensive Study Guide, and is invited to stay for the post-performance discussion with the actors.

Student tickets for all performances are $12 each.
One free adult chaperone ticket is provided per 10 paid students.

Spring 2009 LIVE! at the Kirby On-School-Time Performances:

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Thur., March 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30p.m.

Thur., April 16, 2009 at 12:30p.m.
Recommended for grades 3 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

MACBETH

Fri., March 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Fri., April 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

NEVERMORE: THE FINAL NIGHTMARES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE

Thur., April 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

Call 973-408-3980 for school group ticket information.

These evening and weekend performances are designed to allow parents and educators to preview Shakespeare LIVE! before bringing it to their schools, and to give families the opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare and other world classics together.

Spring 2009 LIVE! at the Kirby Family Performances:

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Sat., March 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Sun., March 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

MACBETH

Sat., March 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

NEVERMORE: THE FINAL NIGHTMARES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE

Fri., March 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Sat., April 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Running Time: 60 minutes, plus a 15-minute post-performance discussion

Tickets: $12.
Two free youth tickets (age 18 and under) with each paid adult admission.
Call 973-408-5600.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey participates in the New Jersey Theatre Alliance's annual Family Week at the Theatre by offering special performances of Shakespeare LIVE! touring productions.

Family Week at the Theatre was developed to give families the opportunity to experience together the thrill of professional theatre by offering affordable, exciting and educational programming across the state. Every March, in all 21 counties of New Jersey, young people and their families receive free and/or discounted tickets to over 100 performances and special events at New Jersey's professional theatres.