The Piedmont Shakespeare Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that produces free, original productions of Shakespeare’s plays,

The Hamlet Reviews Are In!

“…you will surely find the proof of Shakespeare’s greatness by consuming Piedmont Shakespeare’s briskly paced Hamlet. That greatness presents itself in a number of ways in this first production by the brave new company.”

— Lynn Felder, Cultural Voice of North Carolina

Link to the article here.

A Hot Pick by Winston Salem Journal!

—Winston Salem Journal

From the editor: Go see ‘Hamlet’ for free in the Triad before it’s too late… Perfect.

— Dimon Kendrick-Holmes, News & Record

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Piedmont Shakespeare Company will close its inaugural season at the historic May Dell Amphitheater at Salem College. Photo courtesy of Salem College.

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Thanks to Jackie Pascale and WXII News for having Co-Artistic Director, Kim Shively, and company member Abigail Garcia (Ophelia) come talk about Hamlet !

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"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy" Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 2 In just 32 days, we rehearsed and performed 'Hamlet' to audiences across the Piedmont Triad. Over 1,500 people 7 Venues 9 Performances (and an impromptu preview at Snow Camp) 5 Counties 28 Company Members Priceless Memories Countless Lessons Learned Endless Ideas for Years to Come Thank you for making this dream a reality and for all of your support! We will see you next summer, North Carolina. Director: Carl Forsman Assistant Director: Gianna Marullo @giannamarulloCostume Designer: Zoe Gilreath @zoecatherine7Scenic Designer: Nik Serrano @niko18serrLighting Designer: Josh Bradford Fight Choreographer: Kelly Mann Intimacy Choreographer: Laura Rickard @laurarikardprofessoric Stage Manager: David McGraw Asst. Stage Manager: Jordan Flint @_jordan_flint_Wardrobe Supervisor/Asst. Costume Designer: Jaidan Chambers @jaidanchambers Technical Coordinator: Courtney Swank @_courtneyswank_ Lead Electrician: Matthew Bobzien @stagevisionmb Wardrobe Intern: Adelaide Reedy Props Intern: Charlie Bulluck Photos by HuthPhoto
A beautiful inaugural season was had. Over 1,500 people witnessed Hamlet at 6 venues and 9 performances. Thank you to everyone who made this first season one to remember. “Never doubt I love.” Polonius, Hamlet 2.2 #pshakes
What's better than witnessing live Shakespeare? Uhh I don't know, maybe WINNING PRIZES while WATCHING SHAKESPEARE?!?!? Congratulations and THANK YOU to our door prize winners from our different venues! These lovely people kindly donated to our company and won these prizes at intermission. Be sure to enter your name into our last door prize of the year tonight and tomorrow! Pictured: Rob Taylor (King) Dudley Beachom (King) Brady A (Oak Ridge) Juliana Brinson (Van Dyke) Caroline Cook (Van Dyke)