Rome Shakespeare Festival

05/07/2026

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04/22/2026

A Midsummer's Night Dream coming this fall!
September 23-27 at Bridgepoint Plaza

We have cast the show! (youth cast list coming in June)
2026 Rome Shakespeare Festival cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

o Athenians:
 Theseus: Scott McDaniel
 Hippolyta: Jessica Walker
 Egeus: Andrew McDaniel
o The 4 Lovers:
 Hermia: Nola Byrum
 Demetrius: Justen Wheat
 Lysander: Abby Bentley
 Helena: Cate Mendes
o The Mechanicals:
 Peter Quince: Jack Wear
 Nick Bottom: Brian Hales
 Francis Flute: Charlie Cross
 Robin Starveling: Kim Plant
 Tom Snout: Cullen Hall
 Snug: Mack Bollen
o Forest Fae:
 Puck: Kory Adams
 Peaseblossom, Titania’s Pixie: Sarah Mitchell
 Oberon: Chase Starkey
 Titania: Caitlin Pedigo

04/13/2026

Auditions start this Friday! Complete the application and come! We would love to see you whether you have auditioned for us in the past or not. New talent is always welcome!
Age 8 - 99
https://www.romeshakespearefestival.com/auditions

A Midsummer Night's Dream 2026 - JOIN US
FESTIVAL DATES: September 23 - 27

If you cannot attend auditions in person, you may send in a video of your monologue. We will be in touch about a Zoom meeting to go over scene work, etc. 

04/03/2026

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Join us for Shakespirits! April 24, 2026 at Vintage Wine and Tapas Bar for food and cocktail pairings and live Shakespeare performances.

03/18/2026

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03/17/2026

ANNOUNCING 2026 FESTIVAL DATES!
September 23-27
Bridgepoint Plaza
A Midsummer Night's Dream in celebration of our 10th anniversary!
New this year: We will bring a Renaissance Fayre to Rome on September 26-27.
We are seeking performers and vendors for the RenFayre!
https://forms.gle/yqptHdHy8R6271WG6

02/10/2026

Join us for "The Bard and The Band" on February 26th at the Rome City Auditorium for a FREE event! The NW GA Winds and Rome Shakespeare Festival will present classical and Broadway music inspired by William Shakespeare, along with soliloquies penned by William Shakespeare.

01/14/2026

Another wonderful fundraiser next month. Make plans to attend!
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AS YOU LIKE IT: THE BARD AND THE BAND

NW GA Winds and Rome Shakespeare Festival offer classical and Broadway music and monologues inspired by William Shakespeare.

FREE CONCERT
DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR
FEBRUARY 26TH
ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
7PM

Rome Shakespeare Festival is Georgia's premiere Shakespeare festival dedicated to excellence in a theatrical performance that benefits and enriches the lives of all.

01/12/2026

Calling all Shakespearean Actors! We need actors to participate in a fundraiser on Thursday, February 26th! This will be at the Rome City Auditorium in partnership with R.O.M.E.
Let me know if you are available and interested.

Casting for:

Romeo
Juliet
Shylock
Jaques
Hamlet
Viola
Henry V
Caliban

01/12/2026

We are excited to announce our partnership with R.O.M.E. for a concert on Thursday, February 26th, featuring music inspired by Shakespeare. The performance will include several monologues and a couple of dialogue excerpts.

We are looking for 6 men and 2 women to participate. If you are interested, please send me a message to let me know. Once the cast is confirmed, I will send out a group message so we can begin our work together.

Stay tuned for the announcement of festival dates, which will be made very soon.
Audition dates will follow.

2026 is sure to amaze and inspire our patrons!

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