Symposium & Know-the-Show Series

In addition to its programs for students, teachers, and aspiring theatre artists, The Shakespeare Theatre offers many ways for all audience members to "delve deeper" into the world of our plays and to meet the artists who bring them to life.

The Symposium Series

The Symposium Series features lively post-show conversations between actors and audience following select performances of Main Stage productions.

The Importance of Being Earnest - Tuesday, May 20th; Saturday, May 24th; Saturday, May 31st

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Tuesday, July 15th; Saturday, July 19th; Saturday July 26th

Romeo & Juliet - Tuesday, September 16th; Saturday, September 20th; Saturday, September 27th

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Tuesday, October 28th; Saturday, November 1st; Saturday, November 8th

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Tuesday, December 9th; Saturday, December 13th;  Saturday, December 20th

Know-the-Show Series

The Know-the-Show Series offers a glimpse behind the scenes through pre-show lectures led by directors and members of the production team. The talk begins an hour before the scheduled performance time.

The Importance of Being Earnest - Thursday, May 22nd

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Thursday, July 17th

Romeo & Juliet - Thursday, September 18th

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Thursday, October 30th

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play - Thursday, December 11th