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Macbeth @ Theatre Space North East

After a mysterious encounter with 3 witches, Macbeth is driven to desperate acts in order to fulfill the prophecy they made him. Spurred on by his Wife, Macbeth’s story unfolds in this open air performance which will take place all around the audience. This is dark and dramatic retelling of a Shakespearean classic, in a wonderful modern verse translation by Migdalia Cruz and as you’ve never seen it before. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to be emerged in the magic, wonder and want of this incredible story.

Macbeth @ Chagrin Arts

Chagrin Arts & the City of Solon present Shakespeare’s Macbeth, in a modern verse translation by Migdalia Cruz, August 7, 8, 14, 15 at Solon Community Park.

Performances are free.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Theatre Space North East

With Theseus and Hippolyta set to marry, they commission a performance for their wedding night. Somewhere in the nearby forest a group of local trades people rehearse for a play in hopes that it will be chosen to be shared in court. In the very same woods, the very same night for loved up teens run away from their parents, caught in a love triangle of four sides while around them the fairy kingdom is fraught with tensions and playing havoc with nature. Join us for this magical retelling of Shakespeare's most popular and endearing comedy, performed in modern verse translation by Jeffrey Whitty.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Prague Shakespeare Company

After a successful run this summer, the Prague Shakespeare Company, in partnership with Divadlo Bez Zabradli, is remounting their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, translated by Tony Award-winning storyteller Jeffrey Whitty and directed by Hammed Animashaun and Guy Roberts. Prepare to be whisked away in Shakespeare’s most magical play, whose language has been beautifully spun into contemporary language. Midsummer will be produced in English with Czech subtitles.

Romeo and Juliet – Blk Girls Luv The Bard

This November, Blk Girls Luv The Bard (BGLTB) will present a live, virtual reading of Romeo and Juliet, translated by Hansol Jung with our very own Kamilah Long and Amrita Ramanan serving as director and dramaturg. BGLTB reimagines, reframes, and examines Shakespeare through the lens of BIPOC women. Don’t miss this incredible reading!

Twelfth Night- Ashland High School

Rose Studio Black Box 201 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR, United States

After months of training in our Play On Shakespeare Masterclass program, Ashland High School will present Alison Carey's translation of Twelfth Night this month! A classic Shakespearean play, Twelfth Night takes place on the coast of Illyria where Viola is washed ashore, her twin brother lost to sea. As Viola enters the city, she becomes entangled in a comedic affair of mistaken identity and love between the households of Olivia and Orsino.
Limited seating; Vaccination card required.

King Lear – Play On Podcasts Episode 1

In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts will present Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear in February! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design.

UNCSA Coriolanus

UNCSA presents Coriolanus this month! One of Shakespeare's last written tragedies, Coriolanus follows the career of Roman general Caius Marcius who earns his name after defeating the Volscian army, but he struggles to become a leader for the people of Rome. In this production, the cast will play several different characters to enhance the audience's perception of the society. Who holds the power in the end?

The Division of Liberal Arts at UNCSA will also host a panel discussion, titled "Found in Translation? A panel discussion on issues of translation," which is a free virtual event on Wednesday, February 16th, at 5 p.m. EST. Panelists include Sean San José, Mohammed Albakry, professor of English and linguistics at Middle Tennessee State University, and Joseph McAlhany, assistant professor in the University of Connecticut Department of History, and moderated by Hans Gabriel.