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September 18

Homeschool families and students ages 7 and up visiting Blackfriars Playhouse for educational field trip and live Shakespeare performance at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia. Text Says Blackfriars Playhouse Homeschool Days.

Bring your homeschoolers ages 7 and up to the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton for a unique field trip with live performances, hands-on workshops, and interactive talkbacks that make history and literature exciting for all ages.

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October 31

Promotional image for the world premiere of THE PIRATE BALLAD OF BONNY & READ (Fall 2025) at the American Shakespeare Center. Ginna Hoben, in a red and gray pirate costume, holds crossed cutlasses beneath bold white show title text. Photo by Alaina Shefelton.

Celebrate Halloween at the Blackfriars Playhouse with The Pirate Ballad of Bonny & Read. A swashbuckling adventure for all ages who love pirates and Halloween. Put on your finest pirate shirt and join the crew. Dressing up is optional.

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