Playhouse Tours
Year Round
Our ASC Education Tour Guides will take you up, down, and around the world's first re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre and share secrets and anecdotes from the past and the present!
Talks, Tours, & Treats
Looking for something to do in Staunton, VA beyond the show? Talks, Tours, and Treats brings together the American Shakespeare Center’s special events—Playhouse Tours, Lights ON Blackfriars, Shakespeare Uncorked, Bard & Bites, and more—offering behind-the-scenes experiences, conversations, and gatherings at the Blackfriars Playhouse.
From guided tours and pre-show talks to tastings and special events, these experiences are perfect for visitors, theatre lovers, and locals alike. Whether you’re planning a weekend in Staunton or adding something extra to your theatre visit, this is where you’ll find ways to explore, learn, and connect beyond the stage.
Lights ON Blackfriars
Select Saturdays at 11 AM
Pair your visit with Lights ON Blackfriars, a welcoming Saturday morning conversation with the artists and scholars behind the show. Learn more, ask questions, and head into the performance with a fresh perspective. Select Saturdays at 11 AM, after the Playhouse Tour.
Virtual Playhouse Tour
Year Round
Interested in exploring our beautiful Blackfriars Playhouse, but can't attend an in-person tour? Purchase access to our Virtual Playhouse Tour instead! You'll be able to learn about our modern theater and its historical predecessor—with added locations inaccessible to the public on in-person tours!