FREE Shakespeare in the Park 2023
Performance Dates: July 14 - September 3, 2023
2023 Schedule:
Dates subject to change. Check back closer to the performance date.
Elizabeth Chinn Molloy
Egeon/ Dromio of Syracuse
Beasley
Adriana/ Officer
Jason Coffenberry
Antipholus of Syracuse
Christian Hall
First Merchant/ Angelo/ Dr. Pinch
Natalie Hayslett
Luciana/ Officer
Dani Grace Nissen
Duke Solinus/ Courtesan
Matthew Shanahan
Antipholus of Ephesus
Sarah Summerwell
Dromio of Ephesus/Abbess
Jordan Whittaker
Understudy
Justin McCombs
Director
Samantha Reno
Scenic Designer
Rainy Edwards
Costume Designer
Robert Carlton Stimmel
Sound & Lighting Designer
Kara Eble Trusty
Properties Designer
Kate Stark
Choreographer
Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Fight Director
Molly Conklin
Stage Manager
Macay Smith
Sound Engineer
Savannah Brooks
Wardrobe Supervisor
Kate Bindus
Production Manager
Kyrié Owen
Communications and Engagement Manager (If you are interested in booking a performance at your park or outdoor venue contact us to inquire about cost and availability at [email protected])
What is FREE Shakespeare in the Park?
Launched in 2007, CSC’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour is one of the nation’s largest summer Shakespeare offerings, both in geographic area covered and audience members served. As the only professional outdoor theatre opportunity in the Cincinnati region each summer, CSC's FREE Shakespeare in the Park tour attracts more than 10,000 patrons to 50 area parks anywhere within a two-hour radius of Cincinnati. CSC’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour enhances the vibrancy of neighborhoods throughout the region by creating traveling arts programs that increase the affordability, availability, and accessibility of the arts outside the downtown core. The park tour is an annual tradition—the closest audiences can get to what it might have been like to watch Shakespeare’s plays as they were first performed at the open-air theaters in Southhampton—and the heart of CSC’s mission to bring Shakespeare to life for all.
How much does it cost?
Admission to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare in the Park Tour is free and open to the public.
Do I have to RSVP or reserve tickets in advance?
There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
How do I find out about cancellations due to weather, etc?
All updates are posted on our public social media channels Facebook and Instagram. We try our best to post as soon as we know that a show is cancelled for weather or another reason but often do not know very far in advance. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
I have a question about a specific park- who do I ask?
We work with dozens of unique and separate parks, venues, and organizations. Each one has slightly different polices and procedures for enjoying a performance in their space. For questions regarding a specific location's policies on outside food and drink, health and safety protocols, seating options, accessibility, etc. please contact the venue directly.
Where do I get additional information?
Contact our Box Office Monday-Friday 12-5pm for assistance at 513-381-2273.
The 2023 FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour is generously sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group and is made possible by donors to the FREE Shakespeare in the Park Fund.
To learn how you can support FREE Shakespeare programs like this, click here.
How can I support FREE Shakespeare in the Park?
FREE Shakespeare in the Park is made possible through the generous support of companies, foundations, and donors throughout the tri-state and beyond. If you would like to make a gift in support of the program, please visit the Park Fund page or call 513.381.2273 x 3208.
All donors to our Shakespeare in the Park Fund between now and August 31 will be entered in a drawing to win two free subscriptions to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 30th Anniversary Season. We also have a variety of fun Shakespeare in the Park themed thank you gifts in exchange for your donations!
- A Gift of $10 – Vinyl Sticker
- A Gift of $25 – Bumper Magnet
- A Gift of $50 – Water Bottle
- A Gift of $100 – Insulated Tote Bag
- A Gift of $500 – Roll-up Picnic Blanket
- A Gift of $1,000 – Portable Camp Chair
Thank you gifts will be fulfilled beginning July 15, 2023.
The 2023 FREE Shakespeare in the Park Tour is generously sponsored by Western & Southern Financial Group and is made possible by donors to the FREE Shakespeare in the Park Fund.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company also sends special thanks to our Operating and Season Support Partners: The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation; Debby and Jim Mason; The Ohio Arts Council, The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation; Lightborne; and the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source of arts funding.
