A holiday tradition in Montgomery is undergoing changes because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will be streaming digitally this year rather than being presented in a theatre setting. What makes this version even more unique is one actor, Greta Lambert, will take on several roles in this holiday favorite. ASF…
The pandemic has hit theaters across the country pretty hard, specifically our local Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Alabama Shakespeare Festival: A River Region treasure since 1985. “These whole grounds, which were Red Blount’s yard… a part of his property, were really designed for this theater,” ASF Executive Director Todd Schmidt said. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, originally a summer festival in Annistion is…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has created a unique way to connect with audiences during the coronavirus pandemic. While its theatre in Montgomery may be closed, it will be launching a virtual monologue series. Starting Friday, actors who have appeared on stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival will share their favorite Shakespeare monologues online. The project is part of ASF’s extensive “Play On!” initiative…
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…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is bringing a holiday classic to the stage with the production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The production, which is directed by ASF Associate Artistic Director Greta Lambert, will run December 5 through December 29. The hilarious holiday classic is back with talented kid actors who auditioned from over 50 schools. The play consists of…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Executive Director Todd Schmidt have announced the 2019-2020 Festival Season, which features 13 productions. The season opens with Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline, which explores the state of American education and is produced in partnership with Equal Justice Initiative. During the holidays, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and All is Calm: The Christmas Truce…
Barrie and Laura Harmon – Photo from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has announced that Barrie and Laura Harmon are the inaugural recipients of the Wynton M. Blount Patrons of the Arts Award. Festival officials say the Harmons are leading supporters of the arts and other non-profit organizations in the River Region. Barrie Harmon has been a…
Alabama News Network has learned that Geoffrey Sherman, the former producing artistic director for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival has died. Sherman retired in July of 2017 after 12 years at ASF. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival says Sherman died today in New York after a battle against cancer. From the Alabama Shakespeare Festival: Born, educated and trained as a theatre and…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery has announced several exciting changes for the 2018-19 season. As Alabama News Network reported Live from tonight’s announcement, there will be 14 productions — the most in ASF’s history. The inaugural New Festival Season will have a full six weeks of spring repertory format with more than one show running at a time. That’s…
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has named a new artistic director. After a year-long search, Rick Dildine has been appointed by the ASF Board of Directors, becoming only the fourth artistic director in its 45-year history. Dildine is an Arkansas native and is currently the Artistic Director/Executive Director at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. In his eight years there, attendance has grown…
