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Friends, foes, fools! Do you ever bemoan the fact that the 884,647 words William Shakespeare wrote have been performed already? Do you yearn for the experience of seeing The Bard's works for the first time? Then celebrate the glad tidings of As You Will and our Unscripted Shakespeare Show! These Shakespearean Scholars are here to present all the monumental works the immortal Bard would've written if he hadn't gone and died. With just the title given by the audience the players of As You Will bring a Shakespearean comedy to life complete with Shakspeare's themes, language, poetic verse, and some scholarly footnotes thrown in for good measure. As You Will have performed such classics as "Eight Merry Spiders," "That Doth Not Go There," "1601: A Space Odyssey'' and though those shows will never be seen again, there’s always a Shakespearean world premiere in our makeshift Globe Theatre at Under St Marks. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
Under St Marks
UNREHEARSED!: Shakespeare for Sports Fans What happens when a group of actors get one month to learn A Midsummer Night's Dream, are forbidden from ever rehearsing together, and then have to perform it live in front of an audience armed with betting cards and a burning desire to see them fail? Barefoot Shakespeare Company's UNREHEARSED! is one part live theatre, one part spectator sport, and entirely unpredictable. Each performer arrives onstage having built their character, gathered their props, and made their boldest choices entirely in isolation. What unfolds is something no polished production can offer: raw, unscripted, gloriously chaotic Shakespeare. Referees stand by to throw flags on missed cues and flubbed lines. Mini challenges get hurled at actors mid-scene. A countdown clock keeps everyone honest. And as the clock winds down, the audience votes on how the whole thing ends. Come cheer, come heckle, come bet on your favorite actor to forget the most lines. Whatever happens onstage, one thing is guaranteed: it won't be boring.
Under St Marks
Comedian and writer Alise Morales reimagines Shakespeare’s classic comedy in a chaotic, irreverent new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that blends the Bard’s original text with sharp modern punch-ups. Featuring a diverse, gender-bent cast of some of NYC’s funniest character performers, the show lovingly satirizes the original while keeping its heart intact. This production asks important questions like: What if Puck was an aging twink trying to turn his life around, Titania was a washed-up Regina George played by a drag queen, and actual comedians were handed the keys to one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies? The result is a fast-paced, joke-a-minute take on the fairy-filled classic that sends Shakespeare careening into the present.
Under St Marks
In A Man Called Paris we get to follow Paris, a 40 year old gay man and professor of classical literature, who is being forced to marry the ruthless Capulet's teenage daughter Juliet, or they will out him to the world and destroy his life and reputation. Paris has just about come to terms with his fate when a dashing stranger, as if straight out of a Nora Ephron movie, crosses his path and suddenly he knows he has to take action. Together the couple devise a plan to free Paris from his bonds and live happily ever after. Stylistically A Man Called Paris draws inspiration from rom-coms and classical farce. Marquis de Sade would tremble at the language, but the story will tug at your heartstrings. Content Awareness: Homophobia, animal cruelty, misogyny.
Under St Marks
Man, woman, history, present, will, everything to be, and Shakespeare’s work. One kid tries to do it all, if they can. Limits go past numbers in this one person show. Join Gigi Moacdieh as they bring a different touch to some of the most famous scenes in history: themselves.
Under St Marks
A paean to the Mystical in the theater, with echoes of Hamlet’s ghost. 'Ghostcreator' is the newest theatrical work developed by Studio Child, a NYC-based theater laboratory engaged in long-term performance research and development. Invoking the ghost in Hamlet as a touchstone, the piece is a blend of heightened, poetic text with occasional song and physical performance, consistent with Studio Child's experimental practice. Astute audiences will catch frequent textual allusions to Hamlet, while others with a deeper familiarity with Shakespeare's play will recognize thematic overlap in themes of longing, death, and metaphysical inquiry. The performance is ritualistic and poetic, with striking imagery and visceral moments. It's a work one can get lost in, that defies easy classification, but that nonetheless conveys a strong theatrical experience. "This piece began as an adaptation of Hamlet and, at its heart, still is," reflects director James T. Majewski. "It compellingly illustrates how Shakespeare's text can take just about anything that's thrown at it — and that the Bard today is as potent a catalyst for daring theatrical experimentation as he's ever been." Written by Karina Pooran Majewski. Featuring Lydia Brinkmann, Vincenzo Hinckley, James & Karina Majewski, and Peter Murphy. Lights by Lydia Brinkmann.
Under St Marks
In this solo performance, OPHELIA: A PRISM focuses on Shakespeare’s Hamlet to the ingénue Ophelia- or rather, three aspects of herself. These contrasting Sister Selves (Green, Brass, and Orange) take control of the original narrative to tell their own story of Black Femme joy, oppression, and resilience. Written and performed by Mieko Gavia Directed by H Harvey Co-Produced by Tim Craig and Mieko Gavia as part of Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop Photography by Jody Christopherson Content Awareness: Racism in dialogue, depictions and discussions of sexual acts, depiction of sexual assault, implied violence/ abuse, depiction of suicide and mental illness, intoxication (alcohol), fake blood, misogynistic remarks, loud noises.
Under St Marks
“The Hex Pistols!” is a rock opera starring the witches of Macbeth as the titular punk band. This alternative perspective of the Shakespearean tragedy follows the witches as they taunt the other characters and mock their misfortunes through song and spooky hijinks. Content Awareness: Violence is alluded to but not seen (PG-13).
Under St Marks
What if he’s the shrew, and he enjoys the taming? Katherina Minola is full of rage. Rage at the misogynistic society she was born into. Rage at her father for his abusive behaviour and preferential treatment. Rage at her sister for going along with it all. With her father insisting she marry before the beloved Bianca can, Katharina seems doomed to a cold, loveless marriage with anyone who’ll take her. Until Petruchio, a young gentleman from Verona, comes crawling on hands and knees, with a gentle smile and a twinkle in his eye that screams “Peg Me Mommy.” Can Kate grow to love this unusual man and his unusual proclivities – and maybe even herself in the process? Find out in this heart-felt, kinky adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew – come for the handcuffs, stay for the healing. Content Awareness: Flashing lights (potential), verbal abuse. Developed and Produced by the Society of Strangers Theatre Company. Performed by Paige Hann and Mitch Richman.
Under St Marks
Verily! Tis the revisionist murder spree every wench hath dreamt of: Shakespeare's two-timing, slut-shaming men finally get their comeuppance from the women they slandered, scorned, and dishonor'd. Why marry the guy who took your virginity, when you can kill him instead? But don't worry, as with all Shakespeare's comedies, there's a wedding at the end: a Sapphic one! Content Awareness: Brief reference to S.A.; simulated violence, blood and gore.
Under St Marks
Sisterhood is powerful, but it isn’t always pretty in this triple bill of savage comedies inspired by Shakespeare. Meet Cleopatra’s asps; vengeful cross-dressing twins Violenta and Vendetta; and the three weird daughters of a witch who tempted Macbeth.
Under St Marks
Join Model Majority for a night of Shakespeare-inspired sketch comedy, music and more. Think SNL meets Shakespeare (you have never seen before) performed by a diverse cast of characters. Featuring: Veronica Dang Kevin Chew Carol Lee Elijah Guo Nicole Hendrickson Allie Sharma Nelson MODEL MAJORITY is NYC’s premier all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CBS, NBC, and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in 2018 to increase positive Asian representation in comedy, their sold-out performances have been on Time Out New York’s list of “Best Comedy Shows in NYC” and New York Times “8 Things to Do This Weekend”. You may have seen team members on TV/Film: SNL, Comedy Central, Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Blue Bloods, Step Up 3, Hocus Pocus 2, Blacklist, Ray Donovan, New Amsterdam, Law & Order: SVU; in Broadway shows, national commercials, top comedy clubs and comedy festivals around the world. www.ModelMajority.com
Under St Marks
Following the events of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Olivia and Viola find themselves unhappy in their marriage arrangements, despite what you have been made to think. In this queer and trans only piece, follow Liv and Vi as they navigate what their relationship means now that they are both married to twinks. Alliances will be broken, villains will be made, and everyone will be gay.
Under St Marks
In this adaptation of “Measure for Measure”, Isa, a christian adult content creator takes on the responsibility of supporting her brother's legal battle while struggling through his disproval for her work. This thought-provoking and introspective piece dissects modern American culture's relationship between sex, religion, and individuality and also makes us question how we form our own opinions amidst so much indoctrination. To what extent would we extend ourselves to seek the justice we, or our loved ones, deserve? Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall. Content Awareness: language, mental+trauma, flashing lights.
Under St Marks
Brave Sons of England is a new musical with a classic sound. It follows the story of Shakespeare's Henriad plays, Richard the Second, Henry the Fourth parts One and Two, and Henry the Fifth, telling the story of a series of rebellions and trying to answer the age old question of what gives a man the right to rule.
Under St Marks
King Lear is a puppet. His daughter his fool. They each have nothing but each other.
Under St Marks
Friends, foes, fools! Do you ever bemoan the fact that the 884,647 words William Shakespeare wrote have been performed already? Do you yearn for the experience of seeing The Bard's works for the first time? Then celebrate the glad tidings of As You Will and our Unscripted Shakespeare Show! These Shakespearean Scholars are here to present all the monumental works the immortal Bard would've written if he hadn't gone and died. With just the title given by the audience the players of As You Will bring a Shakespearean comedy to life complete with Shakspeare's themes, language, poetic verse, and some scholarly footnotes thrown in for good measure. As You Will have performed such classics as "Eight Merry Spiders," "That Doth Not Go There," "1601: A Space Odyssey'' and though those shows will never be seen again, there’s always a Shakespearean world premiere in our makeshift Globe Theatre at Under St Marks. — This production is a part of Frigid NY’s Little Shakespeare Festival.
Under St Marks
UNREHEARSED!: Shakespeare for Sports Fans What happens when a group of actors get one month to learn A Midsummer Night's Dream, are forbidden from ever rehearsing together, and then have to perform it live in front of an audience armed with betting cards and a burning desire to see them fail? Barefoot Shakespeare Company's UNREHEARSED! is one part live theatre, one part spectator sport, and entirely unpredictable. Each performer arrives onstage having built their character, gathered their props, and made their boldest choices entirely in isolation. What unfolds is something no polished production can offer: raw, unscripted, gloriously chaotic Shakespeare. Referees stand by to throw flags on missed cues and flubbed lines. Mini challenges get hurled at actors mid-scene. A countdown clock keeps everyone honest. And as the clock winds down, the audience votes on how the whole thing ends. Come cheer, come heckle, come bet on your favorite actor to forget the most lines. Whatever happens onstage, one thing is guaranteed: it won't be boring.
Under St Marks
Comedian and writer Alise Morales reimagines Shakespeare’s classic comedy in a chaotic, irreverent new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that blends the Bard’s original text with sharp modern punch-ups. Featuring a diverse, gender-bent cast of some of NYC’s funniest character performers, the show lovingly satirizes the original while keeping its heart intact. This production asks important questions like: What if Puck was an aging twink trying to turn his life around, Titania was a washed-up Regina George played by a drag queen, and actual comedians were handed the keys to one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies? The result is a fast-paced, joke-a-minute take on the fairy-filled classic that sends Shakespeare careening into the present.
Under St Marks
In A Man Called Paris we get to follow Paris, a 40 year old gay man and professor of classical literature, who is being forced to marry the ruthless Capulet's teenage daughter Juliet, or they will out him to the world and destroy his life and reputation. Paris has just about come to terms with his fate when a dashing stranger, as if straight out of a Nora Ephron movie, crosses his path and suddenly he knows he has to take action. Together the couple devise a plan to free Paris from his bonds and live happily ever after. Stylistically A Man Called Paris draws inspiration from rom-coms and classical farce. Marquis de Sade would tremble at the language, but the story will tug at your heartstrings. Content Awareness: Homophobia, animal cruelty, misogyny.
Under St Marks
Man, woman, history, present, will, everything to be, and Shakespeare’s work. One kid tries to do it all, if they can. Limits go past numbers in this one person show. Join Gigi Moacdieh as they bring a different touch to some of the most famous scenes in history: themselves.
Under St Marks
A paean to the Mystical in the theater, with echoes of Hamlet’s ghost. 'Ghostcreator' is the newest theatrical work developed by Studio Child, a NYC-based theater laboratory engaged in long-term performance research and development. Invoking the ghost in Hamlet as a touchstone, the piece is a blend of heightened, poetic text with occasional song and physical performance, consistent with Studio Child's experimental practice. Astute audiences will catch frequent textual allusions to Hamlet, while others with a deeper familiarity with Shakespeare's play will recognize thematic overlap in themes of longing, death, and metaphysical inquiry. The performance is ritualistic and poetic, with striking imagery and visceral moments. It's a work one can get lost in, that defies easy classification, but that nonetheless conveys a strong theatrical experience. "This piece began as an adaptation of Hamlet and, at its heart, still is," reflects director James T. Majewski. "It compellingly illustrates how Shakespeare's text can take just about anything that's thrown at it — and that the Bard today is as potent a catalyst for daring theatrical experimentation as he's ever been." Written by Karina Pooran Majewski. Featuring Lydia Brinkmann, Vincenzo Hinckley, James & Karina Majewski, and Peter Murphy. Lights by Lydia Brinkmann.
Under St Marks
In this solo performance, OPHELIA: A PRISM focuses on Shakespeare’s Hamlet to the ingénue Ophelia- or rather, three aspects of herself. These contrasting Sister Selves (Green, Brass, and Orange) take control of the original narrative to tell their own story of Black Femme joy, oppression, and resilience. Written and performed by Mieko Gavia Directed by H Harvey Co-Produced by Tim Craig and Mieko Gavia as part of Black Revolutionary Theatre Workshop Photography by Jody Christopherson Content Awareness: Racism in dialogue, depictions and discussions of sexual acts, depiction of sexual assault, implied violence/ abuse, depiction of suicide and mental illness, intoxication (alcohol), fake blood, misogynistic remarks, loud noises.
Under St Marks
“The Hex Pistols!” is a rock opera starring the witches of Macbeth as the titular punk band. This alternative perspective of the Shakespearean tragedy follows the witches as they taunt the other characters and mock their misfortunes through song and spooky hijinks. Content Awareness: Violence is alluded to but not seen (PG-13).
Under St Marks
What if he’s the shrew, and he enjoys the taming? Katherina Minola is full of rage. Rage at the misogynistic society she was born into. Rage at her father for his abusive behaviour and preferential treatment. Rage at her sister for going along with it all. With her father insisting she marry before the beloved Bianca can, Katharina seems doomed to a cold, loveless marriage with anyone who’ll take her. Until Petruchio, a young gentleman from Verona, comes crawling on hands and knees, with a gentle smile and a twinkle in his eye that screams “Peg Me Mommy.” Can Kate grow to love this unusual man and his unusual proclivities – and maybe even herself in the process? Find out in this heart-felt, kinky adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew – come for the handcuffs, stay for the healing. Content Awareness: Flashing lights (potential), verbal abuse. Developed and Produced by the Society of Strangers Theatre Company. Performed by Paige Hann and Mitch Richman.
Under St Marks
Verily! Tis the revisionist murder spree every wench hath dreamt of: Shakespeare's two-timing, slut-shaming men finally get their comeuppance from the women they slandered, scorned, and dishonor'd. Why marry the guy who took your virginity, when you can kill him instead? But don't worry, as with all Shakespeare's comedies, there's a wedding at the end: a Sapphic one! Content Awareness: Brief reference to S.A.; simulated violence, blood and gore.
Under St Marks
Sisterhood is powerful, but it isn’t always pretty in this triple bill of savage comedies inspired by Shakespeare. Meet Cleopatra’s asps; vengeful cross-dressing twins Violenta and Vendetta; and the three weird daughters of a witch who tempted Macbeth.
Under St Marks
Join Model Majority for a night of Shakespeare-inspired sketch comedy, music and more. Think SNL meets Shakespeare (you have never seen before) performed by a diverse cast of characters. Featuring: Veronica Dang Kevin Chew Carol Lee Elijah Guo Nicole Hendrickson Allie Sharma Nelson MODEL MAJORITY is NYC’s premier all Asian American Pacific Islander sketch comedy team featured on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CBS, NBC, and NY1. They bring new comedy sketches and laughs to every show while fighting stereotypes. Created by Veronica Dang in 2018 to increase positive Asian representation in comedy, their sold-out performances have been on Time Out New York’s list of “Best Comedy Shows in NYC” and New York Times “8 Things to Do This Weekend”. You may have seen team members on TV/Film: SNL, Comedy Central, Tracy Morgan’s The Last OG, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Blue Bloods, Step Up 3, Hocus Pocus 2, Blacklist, Ray Donovan, New Amsterdam, Law & Order: SVU; in Broadway shows, national commercials, top comedy clubs and comedy festivals around the world. www.ModelMajority.com
Under St Marks
Following the events of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Olivia and Viola find themselves unhappy in their marriage arrangements, despite what you have been made to think. In this queer and trans only piece, follow Liv and Vi as they navigate what their relationship means now that they are both married to twinks. Alliances will be broken, villains will be made, and everyone will be gay.
Under St Marks
In this adaptation of “Measure for Measure”, Isa, a christian adult content creator takes on the responsibility of supporting her brother's legal battle while struggling through his disproval for her work. This thought-provoking and introspective piece dissects modern American culture's relationship between sex, religion, and individuality and also makes us question how we form our own opinions amidst so much indoctrination. To what extent would we extend ourselves to seek the justice we, or our loved ones, deserve? Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall. Content Awareness: language, mental+trauma, flashing lights.
Under St Marks
Brave Sons of England is a new musical with a classic sound. It follows the story of Shakespeare's Henriad plays, Richard the Second, Henry the Fourth parts One and Two, and Henry the Fifth, telling the story of a series of rebellions and trying to answer the age old question of what gives a man the right to rule.
Under St Marks
King Lear is a puppet. His daughter his fool. They each have nothing but each other.
Under St Marks
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