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News for the Current and Upcoming Seasons – Updated May 29, 2020

Shakespeare Theatre Company is complying with the guidelines set forth by Mayor Bowser and the ReOpen DC Advisory Group.

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s scheduled productions have been canceled for the remainder of the 2019/20 season, and STC is currently working to assist patrons holding tickets. Our Box Office associates are accessible Monday–Friday from noon to 6 p.m.

Tickets may also be released as a tax-deductible donation to STC as a contribution to the Phoenix Fund. With the help of a generous board member who has agreed to match gifts of any amount up to $2,500,000, any contribution made will be matched dollar for dollar. To make a gift to the Phoenix Fund, simply click here.

We have adapted many of our usual summer programs and events, such as Mock Trial and Camp Shakespeare, for online audiences, and we offer new programming and audience engagement opportunities, such as Shakespeare Hour LIVE!, which may be discovered at Shakespeare Everywhere.

We thank our patrons, audiences, donors, and well-wishers for their continued support and we look forward to welcoming you back into our theatres.

We will continue to update this page.

We have added a FAQ section to this page to address common questions.

I have tickets to a canceled show, what are my options?

It is true, we have had to cancel the rest of the 2019-20 season. We are currently rearranging our 2020/21 season with these cancelations in mind. We are actively contacting ticketholders by email, and you should hear from us shortly about your options. At this time, you do not need to contact the Box Office.

You have two options at this time:

You can donate your tickets to STC as a tax-deductible charitable contribution. This helps STC in massive ways, and ensures our ability to produce future seasons.·
Your tickets can be returned and the value becomes a credit to be used in the future towards a subscription or a show in the 2020-21 season. Funds on account can be used through July 31, 2021.

Can I renew my subscription?

Will you be reopening? Will there be a season next year? What’s your plan for the future?

Shakespeare Theatre Company is developing a gradual reopening of administrative offices and workspaces based on ReOpen DC’s guidelines, and will continue to support staff members who work from home.

STC has suspended all public programming at this time. This includes moving many Development and Engagement and Education events online, postponing National Theatre Live screenings, and rescheduling rentals by outside organizations.

We continue to expand opportunities to engage with our audiences virtually.

Our plans for the future are bright and we are looking forward to welcoming audiences back very soon.

Have Membership events been affected?

Will the tax-deductibility of my gift change?

STC is looking to replace or reschedule—rather than cancel—affected Membership events, which will leave the tax deductibility of your membership unchanged. If, however, you would prefer to forego these redesigned events in favor of an adjusted tax deductibility we are happy to make those adjustments. Please contact SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org and a member of our team will be happy to assist with generating a new acknowledgement.

I can’t make a donation. Is there another way I can help?

We are so moved by the support of our community during this whole endeavor. Your kind words are what keeps us going. If you are on social media, please consider sharing any content related to the Phoenix Fund and/or #ShakespeareChallenge so we can reach as many people as possible. Please also consider writing a note of encouragement to our team. Correspondence sent to SupportSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org is shared with our leadership team and is appreciated at a time like this.

Are special events Will on the Hill and the Summer Mock Trial still happening?

Our teams are working in accordance with recommendations from District and federal government departments on creating summertime events that are enjoyable and safe for our audiences and participants, moving many of our events online. Please check this page for continued updates on how our summer programming has been affected by COVID-19. The summer Virtual Mock Trial remains scheduled for Monday, June 22, and Will on the Hill has been postponed until Monday, September 14, and will be adapted as an online event.

Are Camp Shakespeare and Classes still happening?

Our teams are working in accordance with recommendations from District and federal government departments on creating summertime events that are enjoyable and safe for our audiences and participants. Please check this page for continued updates on how our summer programming has been affected by COVID-19. Camp Shakespeare has moved online to become Virtual Camp Shakespeare, and we are still welcoming students between the ages of 7 and 18 to join!

Due to the popularity of our online Spring Classes for adults, we are offering more courses over the summer.