2024 Season
MACBETH and TWELFTH NIGHT, OR, WHAT YOU WILL
in repertory for 3 weeks:
August 21st - September 8th
(Preview performances August 17-18th)
The Taconic Lawn @ The Equinox Resort & Spa 3567 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254
Tickets: $85 - $0 (tiered pricing)
Learn about our new 2024 Sliding Scale Ticket Model & Pricing
Evening performances occur Wednesdays - Sundays at 7:30PM
All performances are outdoors, rain or shine, and seating is provided. In the event of extreme weather, SitW will provide time sensitive updates. Unless otherwise announced, performances will proceed as planned.
Enjoy pre-show concessions & drinks (including show themed cocktails!)
at The Falcon Bar on performance evenings.
*No outside food or alcohol is permitted, thank you!*
*SPECIAL PERFORMANCES*
- 8/25, in partnership with Vermont Public Theater, we will bring Twelfth Night to
Bennington, VT for a benefit matinee performance, in support of Bennington
County Coalition for the Homeless.
- 8/29 & 8/30 are Queer Affinity Nights with post-performance talkbacks.
These performances are designated for our LGBTQIA+ folks to join us in community
for an evening of theatre and affirming space. Allies are welcome.
Student & Senior Matinees are back!
Area schools, senior communities and individuals interested in attending the Weds Sept. 4th matinee of TWELFTH NIGHT, should email shakespeareinthewoodsvt@gmail.com with the subject “Student & Senior Matinee” for further booking information.
*SPECIAL EVENT*
Join us for Book Club at The Manchester Community Library!
Sept. 3rd at 5:30 - 6:30p
The reading club event will be focused the two 2024 season shows, with SitW’s 2024 Season Co. members joining for an evening of community and lively discussion around these Shakespearean texts and themes.
To participate, we suggest reading Shakespeare’s original plays and/or SitW’s new adaptations (available for PDF download on MCL's website.)
All ages welcome, no previous familiarity with the specific plays (or Shakespeare) necessary.
All information available here.
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MEET THE 2024 COMPANY
Ticket Policy:
All tickets are final and non-refundable, but exceptions can be made for health or medical emergencies or other extenuating circumstances. Tickets may be exchanged with at least 24 hours notice. To exchange tickets, please email shakespeareinthewoodsvt@gmail.com .
As a “rain or shine” company, SitW performances will continue during inclement (non-extreme) weather, with the potential for short delays (holds) during a performance. Tickets will not be refunded to ticket holders who decide not to attend due to weather when a performance has not been cancelled. We will make every effort to complete a performance, even in rain.
*QUEER
AFFINITY
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TALKBACK
*QUEER
AFFINITY
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W/POST SHOW
TALKBACK
Directions & Parking
WHERE: The Taconic Lawn is located on the inner grounds of The Equinox Resort & Spa (3567 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254).
PARKING: There is a large parking lot (Option 1) behind the main hotel building, accessible from the Northeastern entrance on Main Street.
Additional parking (Option 2) is available across the street at The First Congregational Church of Manchester (3624 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254 - entry to parking lot from Union Sreet Fork)
BOX OFFICE: The front of house table is located on the lawn directly off Parking Lot Option 1, and opens at 6:30pm on performance days.
ACCESSIBILITY: Attendees with accessibility and mobility disability needs have access to park in the small lot right next to the stage. The Box Office can direct you back to this area after you check in. Please note, this lot will be coned off by 7:20p on performance nights, but is accessible at any point before the show.
2024 Season Donors & Thank Yous
$5,000+: Bard’s Tier
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Vermont Humanities Council: 2024 Project Grant
$4,999-$2,500: Equinox Tier
Frances L. Rosenthal Anonymous
Janet & Stephen Wyckoff Linda & David Maness
Vermont Arts Council: Arts Project FY25 Grant
(Learn more about Donor Tiers here.)
Thank you to our Venue Partner, The Equinox Resort & Spa.
Thank you to our Playbill Advertisers and Community Partners: Al Ducci's Italian Pantry & Deli, La Pêche Lingerie, Pinkus Family Chiropractic, Stella's Heartfelt Health & Stella's Hair, The Reluctant Panther, The Manchester Community Library, Susan G. Komen, Willoughby's, Vermont Public Theater, Earth Sky Time Farm, Equinox Valley Nursery, and Equinox Lacrosse Association.
The 2024 Season is Supported in part by the Vermont Humanities and in part by the Vermont Arts Council.
