Shakespeare in the Woods

Shakespeare in the Woods (SitW) is an outdoor theatre company committed to leading bold theatrical experimentation through a modern, radical, and gender expansive queer lens, in pursuit of a reimagined Shakespeare Canon for the here and now. 

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We create innovative and revelatory adaptations of Shakespeare that invite both artist and audience to imagine the text as a new work entirely. We are motivated by the question “Why this play, why now?” and the potential we see in the connective thread between Shakespeare’s original text and the relatable themes of our modern moment. 

As an outdoor theatre co. with an environmental mindset, our productions are grounded in respectful collaboration with nature, leading to a completely unique, intimate, and immersive experience. SitW is excited to be a burgeoning leader in the industry, demonstrating what is possible through imaginative and equitable practices that prioritizes forward thinking art and communal dialogue.

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SitW was founded in 2019 by producing artistic director, Katharine Maness (they/them), and is based in Manchester, Vermont.

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SitW is proud to be fiscally sponsored by The Center for Arts and Learning . To make a tax-deductible donation to SitW today, visit our GiveButter platform here.