NEWS
LES SHAKESPEARE SIMULTANEOUSLY AWARDED A 2017 BARN ARTS COLLECTIVE & A HB STUDIO ARTIST RESIDENCY
11th March 2016
2017 has brought with it the opportunity to develop a new work.
BEE, a story created by Melody Erfani and written by Sean Michael Welch, focuses on the life & strength of Melody's Iranian Grandmother. It also weaves that tale with refugee stories to help bridge the growing cultural gap that contributes to discrimination.
We have had the pleasure of attending an artist residency in Maine, with The Barns Art Collective, over the summer. It is here that this story, 7 years in the making was starting to find it's legs. We are fortunate to be granted another residency with HB Studio in November to continue the development on this work.
We thank The Barns Art Collective and HB Studio for their support in this artistic endeavour. Without assistance we would not have the means to see this important work to fruition.
LES Shakes has won a Planet Connections Theatre Festivity award!
Planet Connections Theatre Festivity has awareded the Cast of Antigone the Outstanding Cast in a Play, Musical or One-Act Award for their 2016 Season.
We are so grateful for the experience of joining Planet Connections for our production of Antigone and thank all of our fellow shows for the quality entertainment throughout the festivities.
LES SHAKESPEARE RE-LAUNCH
11th March 2016
Our first year as a company saw the inception and development of Twelfth Night - part of our F*cking Up Shakespeare Series; Romeo & Juliet; and Arts in the Park - a free festival for all.
We've learned more about making art than ever before. Our biggest lesson was finding a way to manage the shear amount of work and costs that goes into producing three productions. It was an epic first season.
This year we've bitten off less in the hope that we can better allocate our resources while specifically focusing on maintaining the joy of the creation process.
We are proud of our accomplishments and excited to grow.
This brings with it a re-brand. So please, come and explore our new site!
ANTIGONE ANNOUNCED
LES Shakespeare Company partners with Planet Connections Theatre Festivity
15th May 2016
Our 2016 season is kicked off with Sophocles' Antigone. We are proud to join forces with Planet Connections along side a multitude of local artists.
Come and join us June 30th - July 10th to discover our finds as we navigate our way through this classic story of power, belief and loyalty.
ARTS IN THE PARK WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
WE HAD TRAFFIC OF 200 PEOPLE!
12th July 2015
Read about us in The New York Times & New York Magazine!
http://www.nytimes.com/theater/show/385728/les-shakes-romeo-juliet/overview
LOOKING FOR ACTS FOR ARTS IN THE PARK FRIDAY, JULY 10TH
18th June 2015
Please contact Melody Erfani at melodyerfani@gmail.com if you have a 10-15 dance or theatre piece you are interested in performing. Also, accepting bands and musicians. There is a small registration fee that includes the cost of marketing and sound equipment.
PRESS RELEASE
18th June 2015
LES Shakespeare Company presents ROMEO & JULIET in a new interpretation re-imagined with original compositions and choreography at Under St. Marks Theater (94 St. Marks Place) from Thursday July 23rdthrough Saturday July 25th.
ANNOUNCING THE ROMEO AND JULIET CAST!
1st May 2015
Lady Capulet/Apothecary - Adriana Bohmier
Benvolio - Kevin Delano
Tybalt - Edlyn Griffin
Paris/Sampson/Montague - Byron Hagan
Romeo - Sean Hinckle
Mercutio - Ariel Lauryn
Friar Laurence - J.P. Makowski
Nurse/Prince - Mike Maloney
Juliet - Sarah Miles
Capulet - Ben Sheedy
SHAKESPEARE SPRINGING UP ALL OVER | THE VILLAGER NEWSPAPER
2nd April 2015
LES SHAKESPEARE COMPANY'S TWELFTH NIGHT OPENS 4/12
19th March 2015
ANNOUNCING THE TWELFTH NIGHT CAST!!
7th Feb 2015
Viola - Kathleen O'Neal
Olivia - Sarah Miles
Maria - Gina Doherty
Sir Toby/Orsino - Ben Sheedy
Sir Andrew - Peter Marciano
Sebastian - Peter Collier
Antonio/Malvolio - Mike Malone
LES SHAKES FUNDRAISER!
1st Feb 2015
FREE ADMISSION AND $5 SHOTS DURING THE GAME!
RAFFLE PRIZES:
Gift certificate at Clinton St. Bakery
Fitness Consulation with KGBody
Wine
....and more!
