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Playwright Andrea Thome on her experience with translation and her journey with her DRAMA DESK NOMINATED translation of Cymbeline! Interviewed by Play On Shakespeare Interim Executive Director, Taylor Bailey. ✨✍️🏆

Check in on your friends, remember that our definition of “madness” changes based on context, and read the rest of “Shakespeare & Madness” on our website! playonshakespeare.org/shakespeare-...

The Play On Shakespeare Team in San Francisco! We talked about the future, we spent time together in one place (from our own individual headquarters across the country), and we went to see The Comedy of Errors student matinee together!

We love to see it! ✨✨

Play On Shakespeare has officially debuted in Los Angeles with Tracy Young's translation of The Winter's Tale. This is also the first time a playwright has directed their own translation. Congratulations to the entire team!

Cymbeline is nominated for TWO Drama Desk Awards! Congratulations to the entire team at NAATCO, to translator and adaptor Andrea Thome, and to Maria-Christina Oliveras for her nomination for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play!

PBS brings the arts to American living rooms; funding cuts could change that: L.A. arts and culture this week PBS brings the arts to American living rooms via programs such as "American Masters" and "Great Performances"; funding cuts could change that.

Thank you @latimes.com for spotlighting the upcoming @playonshakes.bsky.social production @ LA's Skylight Theatre.

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Nemuna Ceesay & Allison Strickland in Ellen McLaughlin's translation of Pericles during our Play On! Festival in New York.

Thanks for all the love around @playonshakes.bsky.social the last few years. ❤️

Keith David in conversation about his work with Play On Shakespeare and Next Chapter Podcasts!

Interviewed by: Kamilah Long & Alex Vermillion

On Julius Caesar in translation:
"Shishir Kurup’s translation preserves all of Shakespeare’s magnificent rhetoric while making obscure humor and historical references more accessible."
- American Conservatory Theater

Here in the Ides of March and the final week of their run, we are thrilled to congratulate our partner @actsanfrancisco and the company of Julius Caesar, in performances both at the Rueff at the Strand Theater and on their school and community tour.

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‘Cymbeline’ and F. Murray Abraham in ‘Beckett Briefs’ Delight Off Broadway (Gift Article) Shakespeare’s overstuffed late play gets an entertaining refresh Off Broadway, where Irish Rep is also offering a program of Samuel Beckett shorts.

On the National Asian American Theatre Company’s surprising “Cymbeline” and Irish Rep’s “Beckett Briefs.” Escape the chaos for a little while. Go see them. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/t...

Organizational Shakeup at Play On Shakespeare Promises New Era of Theatrical Support The non-profit has announced significant restructuring, including a new Interim Executive Director.

Exciting things are happening over here at Play On Shakes! @playbill.com

A diverse group of actors perform on stage. Behind them is a sign saying Sicilia Court, and a high-rise tower block. Below, a quote - ground breaking, unique, mesmerising, innovative access, stellar performances. Five stars. Theatre Ninja on The Winter's Tale.

Don't miss our fantastic new 5-star show!

Only three chances to catch The Winter's Tale at @DerbyTheatre in January!

Shakespeare in modern English with BSL, captions and creative audio description.

Book now at derbytheatre.co.uk/event/the-wi...

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We're #hiring a remote Social Media Manager to join the Play On Shakespeare team! playonshakespeare.org/about-us/wor...