Shakespeare in the Pub

"We'll teach you to drink deep ere you depart..."

Quasi-monthly staged readings of Shakespeare plays, in bars, with slightly drunk actors. Because we like the Bard and we like beer.

Up next:

The Winter's Tale, directed by Kelsey Meiklejohn. Monday December 30th, 7:30pm, at The Limerick Pub.

Featuring:

Sara Bickler
Scott Campbell ^
Jacqueline Chenault
Brendan Edward Kennedy
Carl Brandt Long
Brian H. Reynolds *
Ryan Sellers ^
John Stange
Nicole Mullins-Teasley
Scott S. Turner
Jessica Shearer Wilson *

* Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
^ Equity Membership Candidate

Past, Prologue:

Photos and videos from Much Ado About Nothing, Henry IV Part 1, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Hamlet...

Hamlet (Graham Pilato) goes full stooge on Polonius (Brian Reynolds). Hamlet.

Lady Percy (Kelsey Meiklejohn) copes the best way she knows how. Henry IV, Part 1.

Hermia (Jacqueline Chenault) gets clingy on Lysander (Scott Campbell). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Osric (Seth Rosenke) gots a little proposition for Horatio (Karen Beriss) and Hamlet (Graham Pilato). Hamlet.

Polonius (Brian Reynolds) has not a little advice for Laertes (Kyle McGruther). Hamlet.

Ophelia (Jenny Donovan) and master of disguise Claudius (David Dubov). Hamlet.

Egeus (Graham Pilato) has this Harrison Ford thing. Demetrius (Vince Eisenson), Helena (Shaina Higgins). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Prince Hal (Mark Krawcyzk) sasses dad. Poins (Katelyn Shanklin) enjoys a Guinness. Henry IV, Part 1.

"...pretend this is a picture of my father." Hamlet (Graham Pilato) and Gertrude (Valerie Fenton). Hamlet.

Guildenstern (Scott Courlander) ogles the Murder of Gonzago dancers (Briana Manente and Shaina Higgins) and their Shakespeare pasties. Hamlet.

Helena (Shaina Higgins) decides to run away to Ireland. A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Cheek by jowl with Lysander (Scott Campbell) and Demetrius (Vince Eiesnson). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The Rude Mechanicals: Quince (Pamela Leahigh), Flute (Graham Pilato), Snug (Julia Williams), Bottom (Barbara Papendorp). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Titania (Bess Kaye) and Oberon (Charles Boyington) have one of those marriages... A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Thisbe (Graham Pilato) prepares to pay the Iron Price. A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Gertrude (Valerie Fenton) and Claudius (David Dubov) would prefer a bit more matter and a bit less art, eh? Hamlet.

No, really, who would fardels bear? This guy? Hamlet (Graham Pilato). Hamlet.

Titania (Bess Kaye) and Peaseblossom (Julia Williams) discuss the finer points of a martini. A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Tokens. Ophelia (Jenny Donovan) and Hamlet (Graham Pilato). Hamlet.

Rosencrantz (Katie Zitz) and Guildenstern (Scott Courlander), not entirely dead. Hamlet.

Rosencrantz (Katie Zitz) and Guildenstern (Scott Courlander) have the best view for The Murder of Gonzago dancers (Briana Manente and Shaina Higgins). Hamlet.

Hippolyta (Amal Saade), Theseus (Steven Kirkpatrick), and Theseus' hair (Steven Kirkpatrick's rug). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Falstaff (Bill Aitken) crowns himself king of the pub. Henry IV, Part 1.

The Players (Pamela Leahigh, Briana Manente, and Shaina Higgins) arrive! Polonius (Brian Reynolds) is a happy man. Hamlet.

Is it warm in here, or is just Dat Ass? Bottom (Barbara Papendorp) and Titania (Bess Kaye). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Puck (Karen Beriss) sasses Oberon (Charles Boyington). A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Oh. That was... oh. Hamlet (Graham Pilato) and Horatio (Karen Beriss). Hamlet.

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