Ariel Bock

Cast Announced For MEASURE FOR MEASURE At Shakespeare & Company

Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - to be staged at the Tina Packer Playhouse at the Shakespeare & Company campus, from August 19 through September 18. 

Shakespeare & Company Seeks Actor For Golden Leaf Rag Time Blues, By Charles Smith

Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass., seeks a non-union actor for an upcoming production of Golden Leaf Rag Time Blues by Charles Smith, directed by Raz Golden.

Shakespeare and Company Announces Productions Performing From July to October

Shakespeare and Company has announced three new plays in the lineup from July until October. Buy tickets for HYMN, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, and GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Shakespeare & Company's MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Measure for Measure tells the story of Angelo, a minister who is abruptly appointed to rule over a chaotic and debauched city and restores order with repressive laws and an iron fist over licentiousness.

Shakespeare & Company Celebrates With Virtual Gala

Shakespeare & Company celebrates community on December 5th with New Horizons, a Virtual Gala.

S&Co Announces Holiday Production of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Shakespeare & Company proudly presents a costumed reading of Sense and Sensibility, written by Kate Hamill based on the novel by Jane Austen. The lively reading is directed and staged by longtime Company member and Producing Associate Ariel Bock. This funny, warm-hearted classic tale will have a special limited run from December 14 - 15 in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre. Additionally, the Company will host a festive holiday event with a private reading of Sense and Sensibility, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres on Friday, December 13.

BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare & Company Takes A Refreshingly Unique Approach To A Centuries Old Classic

The entire cast proves themselves to be exemplary delivering long complicated dialogue that remains true to the old English, not with trite overdone accents but with polished voices and presentation that helps to make each unique, authentic, and engaging. Although the language can be challenging at times, the actors use of body language and near flawless diction helps greatly. Their musicality is both noteworthy and impressive.

Shakespeare & Company Presents Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN

Shakespeare & Company presents Critics Circle and Susan Smith Blackburn Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood's timely play The Children, directed by James Warwick, back for his second season with the Company after last season's acclaimed Mothers and Sons.

S&Co Presents TWELFTH NIGHT

Shakespeare & Company presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Company Artistic Director, Allyn Burrows. This classic showcases a rich, affecting, and deeply funny story of longing, love, and laughter which paints Shakespeare at his peak. Performances run from July 2 to August 4th in the Tina Packer Playhouse.