Performances take place at the Samuell-Grand Amphitheater (1500 Tenison Parkway Dallas, TX). Our park allows for outside food and is BYOB friendly. Please note that you’ll be seated outdoors on our lawn, we recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket for seating. For more information view our FAQ page.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
June 15 - July 23, 2022 at 8:15pm
Directed by Raphael Parry
Four Athenians run through the forest in pursuit of each other while Puck, a mischievous fairy, helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. A story of order and disorder, reality and appearance, and love and marriage.
THE TEMPEST
June 22 - July 22, 2022 at 8:15pm
Directed by Jenni Stewart
Prospero, a magician, creates a vast magical storm, wrecking the ship of his enemies and leaving them to wash up on shore. When they wake they find themselves lost on a fantastical island where nothing is as it seems.
HAMLET
September 9 - October 15, 2022 at 8:00pm
Directed by Christie Vela
Young Hamlet returns home to discover the world-shattering news that his father is dead, and his mother has married his father's brother. A ghostly encounter leads to madness, revenge, death, and the downfall of the kingdom.
BARK IN THE PARK: Your opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare outdoors with your pup! Dogs must remain leashed for the duration of your visit. Date are Sunday, June 26 (Midsummer) and Friday, July 15 (Tempest). Pets are not allowed on other nights.
STAGE NOTES: A pre-show discussion with the play's directors. Join us under the Oak Tree for behind-the-scenes insight into the productions. Dates are June 25 (Tempest, Jenni Stewart) and Tuesday, June 28 (Midsummer, Raphael Parry).
ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES: Certified Sign Language interpreters will be located near the stage for patrons who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Patrons will be seated in an area of the theater that gives the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. Dates will be Sunday, July 17 (Midsummer) and Thursday, July 21 (The Tempest). If you would like to reserve a spot near the interpreter, please message us at info@shakespearedallas.org to let us know you're coming!
SUNDAY, JULY 3: On this night of A Midsummer Night's Dream, we'll be giving out free hand fans to the first 200 guests, and red, white, and blue glow-sticks for little ones!
PRIDE NIGHT: Celebrate Pride with Shakespeare Dallas on Thursday, June 30th performance of the Tempest. We'll be handing out complimentary Pride stickers to the first 100 guests, and there will be a limited stock of Pride tees and tanks at the Shoppe.
