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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

THIS JUST IN x 2! 🗞️ We’re partnering with Ojai Playwrights Conference as we expand our ecosystem of translations. So excited to work with them and with these incredible playwrights, and stay tuned for additional commissions in the works… ✨ #shakespeare #translation #artsaccessibility

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

“Experimental, gritty” production of Macbeth in a modern verse translation by Migdalia Cruz reimagines the titular character as a low-level lesbian crime boss, opening next week in San Francisco at The Magic Theatre.

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A NEW COLLABORATION BEGINS! ✍️ We've partnered with the #ojaiplaywrightsconference in commissioning four rigorous translations of Shakespeare’s plays into contemporary modern-verse English that reflect our diverse, dynamic and ever-changing world... www.independent.com/2026/03/05/p...

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Tenuous alliance... Aufidius and Coriolanus team up in Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s Coriolanus, in modern English verse translation by Sean San José. Genevieve Simon & Patrice Jean-Baptiste. Photo by Nile Scott Studios. (2023)

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Define Translation... ✨ Play On Executive Director Taylor Bailey on carrying Shakespeare forward ✍️ Photo by MACKENZIE BREEDEN

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

"The course of true love never did run smooth..." ❤️‍🔥 Ángela Utrera & Benjamin Michael Hall as Hermia & Lysander in Jeff Whitty's modern English verse translation of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Idaho Shakespeare. Photo by Two Bird Studio, courtesy Idaho Shakespeare Festival

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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. ✨✍️🏆

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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-...

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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!

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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!

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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!

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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Matt Heart Spade @mattheartspade.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Keith David in conversation about his work with Play On Shakespeare and Next Chapter Podcasts! Interviewed by: Kamilah Long & Alex Vermillion

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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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Laura Collins-Hughes @collinshughes.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

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...

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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.

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1623 theatre company @1623theatre.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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...

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.

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Play On Shakespeare @playonshakes.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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

We're hiring a Social Media Manager! For more information visit playonshakespeare.org

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