Artistic Director James Ricks will step down from his leadership role at Richmond Shakespeare at the end of May. Since 2018, James has led the aesthetic mission of the Richmond-based theater company, producing seven highly-regarded seasons including the Richmond Shakespeare Festival (in partnership with Agecroft Hall & Gardens) and celebrated programs such as Bootleg Shakespeare,… Read More »
Festival Young Company members. Step into the world of Shakespeare this summer with the Richmond Shakespeare Festival Young Company (FYC)! Designed for students ages 13–19, FYC is an exciting summer training program for young people who love theatre , history , storytelling , and making new friends with fellow creative artists.Whether your student is brand new to Shakespeare or already… Read More »
Five plays explore identity, ambition, and the contradictions of being humanRichmond Shakespeare is proud to announce its 27th Season lineup of classic and contemporary plays. Season 27 will include Witch, King James, Macbeth, As You Like It, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Season memberships are now available at www.richmondshakespeare.org.“This season offers a selection of plays that are about identity,” remarks artistic… Read More »