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2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It, Jun 16-Jul 5

2026 Shakespeare in the Parks: various locations, Jun 16-Jul 5

The Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division Presents the Prince George’s Summer Shakespeare Festival.

Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026

2026 Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents As You Like It

Description: Join Shakespeare in the Parks for Shakespeare’s comedy: As You Like It

Get ready for another summer of Shakespeare in the Parks! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division proudly presents the 2026 Shakespeare in the Parks Tour, bringing a professional, FREE, and family-friendly theatrical experience to parks throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. This beloved annual tradition invites audiences of all ages to enjoy the magic of live performance in the beauty of the outdoors.

This summer’s featured production is As You Like It, one of William Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, music, romance, and playful adventure, the story follows Rosalind and her companions as they flee to the Forest of Arden, where love is tested, friendships are forged, and everyone discovers that life can be sweeter when we embrace joy, freedom, and being true to ourselves. Charming, humorous, and full of heart, As You Like It offers a whimsical celebration of love and laughter perfect for the whole family.

Note: For outdoor performances, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and comfort. Picnic meals are encouraged, and this pet-friendly production welcomes your furry companions.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a FREE performance in your favorite park!

For more information, including rain dates, click here.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7 pm Riversdale Historic Site and Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737 Performance
Thursday, June 18, 2026 7 pm Montpelier Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 Performance Sign Langauge Interpreter
Saturday, June 20, 2026 7 pm Meadowside Nature Center 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville, MD 20855 Performance
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7 pm Darnall’s Chance Historic Site and Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Performance
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7 pm National Harbor Plaza Stage National Harbor Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Performance
Thursday, June 25, 2026 7 pm Harmony Hall Arts Center 10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Performance Indoors
Saturday, June 27, 2026 7 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors; Sign Language Interpreter; Post-show Q&A with the Artistic Director and Cast
Sunday, June 28, 2026 3 pm Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20784 Performance Indoors/No tickets required
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7 pm Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 Performance Join us at 6:30 pm for live music by the Shakespeare in the Parks Band; Sign Language Interpreter
Sunday, July 5, 2026 7 pm Watkins Regional Park 331 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Performance Located in field in front of Watkins Nature Center

Enjoy free, entertaining, and accessible productions of the work of the greatest playwright of the English language at parks and arts centers throughout Prince George’s County! Each summer Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks tours a professional, family-friendly production of one of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the county, making great theatre available to everyone. For more information, call 301-446-3232; TTY 301-699-2544.

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Auditions for Macbeth by Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks, by Jan 30

Auditions for Macbeth by Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks, by Jan 30

Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks Macbeth Auditions 2022
Ends on January 30, 2022

Submit online audition; call-backs, rehearsals and performances will be in person.

Location: Rehearsals will be at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Performances will be in various parks in Prince George’s County.

We invite you to audition for Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks, returning with an action-packed production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth. Inspired by the novel-turned-movie Gangs of New York, this 1860’s interpretation will feature intricate stage combat by some of the region’s best fight directors. Selected actors will be hired as seasonal employees by the Department of Parks and Recreation, starting at $15/hr. This allows actors to be paid for rehearsal, performance, and strike time. We are requiring all actors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required to be hired for this production and all county mandates will be strictly enforced throughout the rehearsal and touring process. First rehearsal will be on Monday June 4, 2022 at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park MD. Rehearsals are held Monday- Friday 7:00-10:30 and Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. First preview performance will be July 8th, tour extends through July 24th.

Prepare and present a 60-90 second monologue by Shakespeare or one of his contemporaries in verse. If you are proficient at playing an instrument, share that with us as well. Our music director has requested you play a piece of folk music ideally with a celtic feel. Please also state what instruments you play as well as your proficiency level.

Only online applications will be accepted for this opportunity.
Deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm. . In-person callbacks will be Monday, February 7, at The Bowie Center for Performing Arts.
For any questions, please contact Christel Stevens at christel.stevens@pgparks.com.

For more information click here.