About Shakespeare on the Beach
Our History
Our Programs
Our History
Well . . . a gaggle of 12 beach urchins (most of whom had never done Shakespeare in their life and a few who had never ACTED before) dove into what was intended to be a simple summer romp. The endeavor was somehow transported into an exuberant beach bash in honor of the bard and exemplifying the spirit of the Rockaway community. Playing
Well . . . a gaggle of 12 beach urchins (most of whom had never done Shakespeare in their life and a few who had never ACTED before) dove into what was intended to be a simple summer romp. The endeavor was somehow transported into an exuberant beach bash in honor of the bard and exemplifying the spirit of the Rockaway community. Playing to audiences of 300+ a night, our first production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was a thundering success. Hundreds of people experienced Shakespeare, under the stars, a few hundred feet from the Atlantic, in flip-flops - FOR FREE! We’re humbled, grateful, awed, and inspired.
We’re determined to keep the momentum going and, to that end, we have an ambitious coming season
Our Mission
Our Programs
Our History
We believe there's a reason that Shakespeare still resonates with us today. Our aim is to render his plays and other classics in ways that are accessible and vital to all - with an emphasis on the talent that is available right here in Rockaway
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a wide range of programs open to all ages and skill levels, including:
2 full Shakespeare productions and (in the future) other classics . . .
Reading series/open rehearsals: plays for future production, world premiere adaptations, exploring the Greeks . . .
No Fear Shakespeare - The Bard for Youth: scene study, monologues, appr
We offer a wide range of programs open to all ages and skill levels, including:
2 full Shakespeare productions and (in the future) other classics . . .
Reading series/open rehearsals: plays for future production, world premiere adaptations, exploring the Greeks . . .
No Fear Shakespeare - The Bard for Youth: scene study, monologues, apprenticeships with the company
Shakespeare for Schools: bringing 1-hour versions of Shakespeare into local schools