Talks & Tours
Shakespeare & Company's Behind the Curtain lecture series and Merry Wanderers’ Guided Tours offer a sneak peek at the inner workings of a theater company, upcoming titles of the Season, and more.
Free Behind the Curtain Talks
Led by Shakespeare scholar Ann Berman, Behind the Curtain talks are free and open to the public and feature directors, cast, and design team members as guests. Held on Saturdays in the spring and summer, they explore themes of the season and offer opportunities for lively discussion before each performance. Click the titles below to reserve free tickets.
April 23 & 25: Hamlet, featuring the Northeast Regional Tour of Shakespeare
June 6: Fireflies by Matthew Barber, with director Daniela Varon
June 20: Twelfth Night, with director Kate Kohler Amory
July 11: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, with director Nicole Ricciardi
August 1: Hamlet, with director Ariel Bock
August 29: The Norwegians, with director James Warwick
Merry Wanderers Guided Tours
Shakespeare & Company’s General Manager Steve Ball and his canine companion, Willie, lead weekly walking tours on Thursday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in July and August.
These two-hour experiences offer a first-hand look at what makes theater happen, from the page to the stage. All Merry Wanderers’ Guided Tours are held from July 2 through August 27. Tickets are $15 or $8 for students.
Donors of $100 or more can become Merry Wanderers for FREE!
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