News

The August issue of our eNews is here. Get a behind the scenes look into rehearsals, camper experiences, and one of the many loyal supporters of ASC.
Charles Culbertson proclaims Irish playwright John O'Keeffe "achieved all [his] goals with stunning success."
Rene' Thornton, Jr. as Othello and Sarah Fallon as Desdemona "deliver the goods...with a chemistry and artistic symmetry that are difficult to find in their natural state," writes critic Charles Culbertson.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW "pierces straight to the funny bone; it produces laughter and applause that rock the rafters of the Blackfriars Playhouse," says the Staunton News Leader.

Education & Research

Teacher seminar coming up September 24-26th -- come learn classroom applications of plays from our repertoire, including 2 Henry IV, Othello, & Taming of the Shrew
Mark your calendars for our 2011 Blackfriars Conference. Come join us for a week of Shakespeare and Scholarship!
Coming next week, the newly-revamped 2010/2011 study guides. These new editions focus strongly on getting students out of their seats to engage with the text, with lessons drawn from Shakespeare's Staging Conditions.

On Stage at the Blackfriars

2010 Fall Season

Henry IV, Part 2

Henry IV, Part 2

PREVIEW TONIGHT

James Keegan returns as Sir John Falstaff—the abominable misleader of youth—in one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays... More 

Fair Maid of the West

The Fair Maid of the West

OCTOBER 6 - NOVEMBER 27

A swash-buckling, pirate-chasing, adventure-seeking, romance-wielding, cross-dressing, Elizabethan comic- action-soap opera... More 

Wild Oats

Wild Oats

NOW PLAYING - NOVEMBER 26

Thirteen years after we signed our Declaration of Independence from Mother England, John O'Keeffe unleashed his rollicking romantic comedy... More 

The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

NOW PLAYING - NOVEMBER 28

Shakespeare's hilarious Shrew is much more than a "battle of the sexes," it is also a profound look at the absolute necessity of "play" in our lives... More 

Othello

Othello

NOW PLAYING - NOVEMBER 27

Shakespeare's magnificent tragedy is a complex study of extremes. He pairs his most poignant hero in a dance of deceit and revenge with his most ruthless villain... More 

Rise and Fall of Kings

On The Road

2010/11 Restless Ecstasy Tour

As You Like It

As You Like It

SEPTEMBER 11 - APRIL 5

To escape death, the extraordinary Rosalind, her brave cousin Celia, and one of Shakespeare’s funniest fools flee into the woods. More 

Macbeth

Macbeth

SEPTEMBER 11 - APRIL 5

From the first words of the play until the title character loses his head, Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy is his most unrelenting examination... More 

Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure

SEPTEMBER 11 - APRIL 5

Shakespeare’s electrifying exploration of the arrogance of power hovers tantalizingly between comedy and tragedy. More 


Shakespeare for a New GenerationANNUAL SPONSORS:

Frederick House, a small hotel,
celebrating six years as our annual sponsor

Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center

Rory and Jaymie Cutaia
of New York City

Chris and Betsy Little
of McDowell, Virginia 

 

 

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Henry IV, Part 2 (PWYW)

Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Wild Oats

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 pm

The Taming of the Shrew

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Othello

Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 pm

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Macbeth (PWYW)

Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:30 pm

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As You Like It (PWYW)

Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Measure for Measure (PWYW)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Measure for Measure (PWYW)

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:30 pm

Talk Back

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 10:00 pm

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Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30 pm

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The Taming of the Shrew

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 2:00 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Wild Oats

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 2:00 pm

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Dr. Ralph Presents

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 6:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm

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The Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm

Talk Back

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 10:00 pm

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Othello

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 2:00 pm

The Taming of the Shrew

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Wild Oats

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 2:00 pm

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Dr. Ralph Presents

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:00 pm

The Taming of the Shrew

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm

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The Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:30 am

Talk Back

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 1:00 pm

Wild Oats

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm

Talk Back

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:00 pm

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Teacher Seminar

Friday, September 24, 2010, 2:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Teacher Seminar

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am

Wild Oats

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 2:00 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Teacher Seminar

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 9:00 am

The Taming of the Shrew

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 2:00 pm

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Dr. Ralph Presents

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 6:00 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm

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Othello

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 10:30 am

Talk Back

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Talk Back

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 10:00 pm

     

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