Our events aim to actively engage new audiences through modern translations of Shakespeare’s work. Look below to see if a Play On event is taking place in your area this month!

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Explore all of the ways to actively engage with Play On Shakespeare translations, from live performances and virtual readings, to podcasts and publications.
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Productions
Our translations have been produced in theaters and venues around the world to critical acclaim. Our productions invite audiences to immerse themselves into the worlds created by Shakespeare with modern language captured by our playwrights.
Publications
Take the theater home with you! All of our 39 translations will be available for purchase through ACMRS press. Read on to see if your favorite play is available now.
Podcasts
Building upon Play On Shakespeare’s mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare’s plays in performance, Play On Podcasts brings timeless tales directly to modern audiences.
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Henriad Plays Reading
April 20 – 30, 2023 | Shakespeare Dallas | Readings | Dallas, TX, USA
Romeo & Juliet
May 16 – June 3, 2023 | NAATCO | Production | New York, NY, USA
Romeo and Juliet
April 8-30, 2023 | Two River Theater & NAATCO | Production | Red Bank, NJ, USA
Coriolanus
March 29-April 23, 2023 | Actors’ Shakespeare Project | Production | Boston, MA, USA
Lear
September 7 – October 2, 2022 | Cal Shakes & Oakland Theater Project | Production | Orinda, CA, USA
Measure for Measure
September 30 – October 16, 2022 | University of Evansville | Production | Evansville, IN, USA
Love’s Labour’s Lost
August 18 – 21, 2022 | Theatre Space North East | Production | Sunniside, Sunderland, UK
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 6 – 7, 13 – 14, 2022 | Chagrin Arts | Production | Solon, OH, USA
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 6 – 7, 2022 | Prague Shakespeare Company | Production | Malá Strana, CZ
Othello
April 8-10 + 16-17, 2021 | Black Girls Luv The Bard | Livestream & Video On Demand | Online