2025 Season!
Romeo and Juliet
The Comedy of Errors
Special Residency: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Romeo and Juliet

"These violent delights have violent ends."
Shakespeare never tells us why the Capulets hate the Montagues, just that they are “...both alike in dignity.” What happens to a community divided? Two young lovers are caught in the crossfire of their families' bitter feud. With every stolen glance and whispered promise, their love ignites a fierce longing that knows no bounds, leading to a cascade of choices that will change their lives forever.

As their romance unfolds amidst a backdrop of rivalry and fate, Shakespeare’s eloquent words paint a vivid picture of love’s beauty and fragility. Experience the intensity of youth, the weight of family loyalty, and the tragic consequences of a world divided. Beloved actor and director H. Adam Harris returns to Minnesota to direct this new production.

Directed by H. Adam Harris

Scenic Design by Leah Ramillano
Costume Design by John Merritt
Lighting Design by Avery Reagan
Sound Design by Matthew Tibbs
Properties Design by Karl Gfall
Text/Vocal Coaching by Terry Weber

Venue: Vivian Fusillo Mainstage Theatre

June 26, 2025 at 7pm(Preview)
June 28, 2025 at 7pm(Opening)
July 2, 2025 at 7 pm(PWYW)
July 4, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 5, 2025 at 1pm
July 6, 2025 at 3pm
July 10, 2025 at 7pm
July 11, 2025 at 1pm(Fidget Friendly)
July 12, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 16, 2025 at 1pm(PWYW)
July 18, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 19, 2025 at 1pm
July 20, 2025 at 3pm
July 24, 2025 at 7pm
July 25, 2025 at 1pm(ASL/Audio Description)
July 26, 2025 at 7:30pm

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The comedy of errors

"I to the world am like a drop of water that in the ocean seeks another drop."
Experience the uproarious mayhem of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors! In this masterful blend of wit and whimsy, two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, create a riotous tapestry of mistaken identities and slapstick antics in the vibrant city of Ephesus. As love, loyalty, and chaos intertwine, the characters find themselves caught in a whirlwind of confusion, leading to heartwarming revelations and hysterical mix-ups.

With its sharp dialogue and lively pace, The Comedy of Errors is a celebration of the human experience, reminding us of the love that binds  us—even when time and space parts us. Join us for a bold, new staging of this beloved farce.

Directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson

Scenic Design by Leah Ramillano
Costume Design by John Merritt
Lighting Design by Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz
Sound Design by Matthew Tibbs
Properties Design by Karl Gfall
Text/Vocal Coaching by Terry Weber

June 27, 2025 at 7pm(Preview)
June 29, 2025 at 7pm(Opening)
July 3, 2025 at 7pm
July 4, 2025 at 1pm(Fidget Friendly)
July 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 9, 2025 at 1pm(PWYW)
July 11, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 12, 2025 at 1pm
July 13, 2025 at 3pm
July 17, 2025 at 7pm
July 18, 2025 at 1pm
July 19, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 23, 2025 at 7pm(PWYW)
July 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
July 26, 2025 at 1pm
July 27, 2025 at 3pm

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The Two Gentlemen Of Verona

A New Partnership
Great River Shakespeare Festival welcomes the graduate acting company of the Clarence Brown Theatre and the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) who will be in residence with us this summer. This cohort of young professional actors will understudy roles in The Comedy of Errors and Romeo and Juliet while studying with our company and professors from UTK. They will also create their own production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona for the festival.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Best friends Valentine and Proteus travel from Verona to Milan to become gentlemen. But the course of growing up never did run smooth. Amidst competitors, clowns, parents, and one unforgettable dog, these young friends—and the tenacious women they love—stumble through romance, betrayal, and reconciliation.

At turns silly and profound, Shakespeare’s first comedy asks timeless questions of youth: Who must I become to get what I want in life? Do I stay true to myself or shape myself to the world? Is what I want now what I will want tomorrow?

In this nimble 80-minute adaptation, just six actors bring to life Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy about the chaos of becoming yourself. Filled with physical hijinks, clever wordplay, and some of Shakespeare’s most accessible poetry, this production celebrates the spectacular upheaval of falling in love and the exhilarating turbulence of coming of age.

Directed by Katie Lupica

Performances
Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m. Elmaro Vinyard, Trempealeau, WI

Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m. Forager Brewery & Cafe, Rochester, MN

Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona, MN

Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m. National Eagle Center Amphitheater, Wabasha, MN

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Date: June 26 - July 27, 2025

Location: Various Venues in MN

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