Take Bob Dylan and the Beatles and others and dump them into the middle of Shakespeare’s poetry? I had my doubts. But it worked, and worked brilliantly. The 20th century musical selections were perfect. I am somewhat of a purist … Continue reading →

Two Steps Away From Ashland…I would rate this performance very “high!”  The concept is great, the interpretation of 12th night form a 70s perspective is wonderful. The acting was flawless – everybody was great. I only noticed once or twice … Continue reading →

“Shakespeare…was a walking, talking, breathing sexual pun. His name meant Wanker – to shake one’s spear. His Christian name was a pun on prick, cunt and sexual desire. But the names also meant someone strong and courageous. And with this … Continue reading →

We’ve been bringing our children and their friends since our children were 6 and 9 (10 seasons ago).  Not being very cultured or well-read ourselves, we were skeptical but figured “What could we lose at a Pay What You Will … Continue reading →

The arts are SO important to humanity, especially in such confusing times as we are currently living. Even if you think you don’t like or don’t understand Shakespeare, you should attend at least one of Marin Shakespeare Company’s performances.  This … Continue reading →

2007′s Complete Works was an All-Star cast!  Darren Bridgett, Jarion Monroe and Ryan Schmidt could not have been surpassed in their perfect execution of comedic timing, inflection, mannerisms… just everything… it was perfect!!!  Thank you!!!  Encore, Encore!!

To this day, when my children’s friends say “Oh I hate Shakespeare… we have to read Romeo and Juliet and blah blah blah….” My children respond ‘then you haven’t seen it performed as it should be”… like in Marin Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →

In 2005′s The Knight of the Burning Pestle,, you were amazingly hilarious!!! You all really captured how WIlliam Shakespeare was a living, walking, breathing pun! We brought lots of kids to that one and you turned them in to Shakespeare fans!! … Continue reading →

We all wish we could have seen last year’s performance of Amadeus over and over and over! All the actors played fabulously, but of course, there is no more perfect actor for the part of Salieri than William Elsman!! His … Continue reading →

Marin Shakespeare’s rendition of The Importance of Being Earnest was so well directed, cast and performed that it was a LOL, ROFL, hilarious standing ovation experience that succeeded in portraying every bit of biting satire and irony the author intended … Continue reading →