Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Suspend Performances and Events
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has released the following statement regarding its events:
In response to national, state and local state of emergency announcements related to COVID-19, ASF will cancel performances after Sunday’s Ruby, Alabama Story matinees; upcoming productions, camps also affected
In the interest of public safety and in light of minute-by-minute changes related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including state of emergency announcements issued by President Trump, Governor Ivey, and Mayor Reed, as well as school and university closure plans, Alabama Shakespeare Festival will suspend performances following matinees on Sunday, March 15.
Cancellations will affect these activities, performances, and productions effective March 15:
- Spring Break Camp, March 16-20
- Alabama Story, March 19-22
- Ruby, March 19-22
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Shakespeare Garden, March 25-28
- The Comedy of Errors, April 16-26
Currently, the following are postponed until further notice:
- Stages, March 27-29
- Special events and tours
ASF will continue to update patrons and ticket buyers on these and upcoming productions via email, our website at ASF.net/FAQ, our social media channels, and our media partners.
ASF asks patrons not to visit the Box Office in person to make ticket changes. Patrons should contact the ASF Box Office between noon and 5 p.m. (Central Time) Monday-Friday at 334-271-5353 or BoxOffice@asf.net to request a credit for a future performance, request a refund, or make a tax-deductible gift of their current ticket value.
The resulting cancellation of various public events will have very real financial consequences for theatres and theatre artists. Nationwide, thousands of theatre professionals’ jobs and healthcare are at stake. Transferring your ticket to a donation or credit supports ASF during these uncertain times, and we appreciate your consideration. The following options are available for those who have already purchased tickets to cancelled performances:
- Donate your ticket and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value
- Credit your ticket value towards a future ASF performance
- Request a refund
To make a tax-deductible gift of your current ticket value, request a credit for a future performance, or request a refund, please contact our Box Office between noon and 5 p.m. (Central Time) Monday-Friday at 334-271-5353 or BoxOffice@asf.net. Please do not visit the ASF Box Office in person. We appreciate your patience as our Box Office staff processes requests.
About Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Alabama Shakespeare Festival is a not-for-profit organization under the direction of Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Executive Director Todd Schmidt. As a beloved Alabama arts institution, ASF broadens the cultural identity of the South by producing the classics, Shakespeare, contemporary plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences, and exciting new works. A leader in education and outreach, ASF serves more than 40,000 students annually with artistic programming. ASF is supported by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
