Welcome to our 2008 Season
World-class theatre has a new name!
Summer Shakespeare is now the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival.
You’ve no doubt heard the adage that “the only constant is change.” Well, since our inception nine years ago, we’ve been undergoing constant change. Season after season, we’ve expanded programming, extended outreach, and enhanced student learning experiences. In short, we’ve grown beyond the boundaries of the summer months and created a new tradition as the professional theatre in residence at the University of Notre Dame.
Thanks to your continued patronage and generous support, the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will soon offer programming year-round, broaden both community and regional involvement, and unveil exciting new educational opportunities all in addition to the first-rate summer events you’ve come to know and love.
From the international artistry of Michael York and Claire Bloom to the homegrown young stars of tomorrow, from the witty repartee of Beatrice and Benedick to the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet, from breathtaking swordplay to midsummer hilarity, the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will continue to be your home for world-class entertainment.
Join us, won’t you?
Jay Paul Skelton
Ryan Producing Artistic Director