Delaware Shakespeare Festival

SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Summer Festival presents a professional Shakespeare production each July on the grounds of Rockwood park in New Castle, Delaware. Ticket prices for the Summer Festival are kept low so that many members of the community can attend. Picnicking and pre-show entertainment create a relaxed, informal environment for the whole family. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. shown on Schedule O. See previous notes in Schedule 0 related to how this program changed due to Covid-19.

EDUCATION PROGRAMMING: The central programs bring theatre education class to low-to-moderate income youth, including classes in area juvenile justice facilities. In a normal year, the organization also operates college apprentice and high school internship programs with its Summer Festival. See notes in schedule O related to program changes due to Covid-19.

COMMUNITY TOUR: The community tour brings a professional Shakespeare production to individuals with limited or no access to the arts with performances in locations such as homeless shelters, detention facilities, and centers for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. Performances are offered throughout the state at no charge to partner organizations. Revenue includes ticketing fees, concessions, etc. reported on Schedule O. See previous notes in Schedule O related to programming changes due to Covid-19.

Seasonal Programming: Actors take the stage for music, poetry, and readings from Shakespeare and related works for Valentine's Day and Halloween. Revenue includes ticketing fees.