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February 22nd - 25th at The Coffee Joint in Denver. Doors open at 6pm, house opens at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. The show on February 23 is SOLD OUT.

See the Shakespeare play you've never heard of in a way you'll never see it again: featuring an all female and non-binary cast and a whole lot of weed.

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The Coffee Joint is wheelchair accessible. We do not have plans for closed captioning or ASL interpretation during the live run of the show but are hoping to offer these features in a filmed version later. We are looking into live streaming one night of the show.

The Coffee Joint does not allow combustibles. (methods of smoking weed that require a flame)

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Go to Venmo and search @bowlswiththebard

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In the description, include your name, the number of folks in your party, the date you will attend the show, the type of tickets you are ordering (see below), and any accessibility accommodations we need to consider for you to attend.

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If you are interested in receiving a ticket confirmation email, include your email in the description and make the transaction private.

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Check in at the Coffee Joint using your barcode or the name on your order!

Consumer Ticket - $20

The Coffee Joint is a consumption lounge and allows the consumption of marijuana in the form of vapes, concentrates, and edibles. As of 2024, they have implemented a $5 consumption fee for all patrons. If you would like to indulge in marijuana during the show, please indicate you are purchasing a Consumer Ticket and pay $20.

Viewer Ticket - $15

The Coffee Joint is a consumption lounge and allows the consumption of marijuana in the form of vapes, concentrates, and edibles. As of 2024, they have implemented a $5 consumption fee for all patrons. If you are not interested in indulging in marijuana during the show, please indicate you are purchasing a Viewer Ticket and pay $15.

Huge Thanks to Our Partners: The Coffee Joint, The Three Leaches, and Eureka Vapes!

We’re spending our International Women’s Day celebrating Margaret of Anjou! You can catch our conversation with Margaret expert, Charlene V. Smith, at the link in our bio #shakespeare #shakespearepodcast #stonedshakespeare #margaretofanjou
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Missing the many silly staches of Cymbeline #stonedshakespeare #shakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre 📸: @jamadophotography
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Last week’s badass Shakespearean broad was Fawzia Istrabadi! We chatted all about the work they’re doing translating Romeo and Juliet into Arabic 🔥 Give the episode a listen at the link in our bio! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #shakespearepodcast #translatingshakespeare #romeoandjuliet
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When it’s a Tuesday but it’s not a rehearsal day #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre #cymbeline 📸: @jamadophotography
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Congratulations to the company of Cymbeline on a fantastic run! We’ll miss getting silly, stoned, and Shakespearean with you 💚 📸: @jamadophotography #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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We regret to announce that due to actor illness our final performance of Stoned Cymbeline is cancelled. If you had a ticket we will be in contact by the end of the day to initiate a refund. 📸: @jamadophotography
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How does one Stoned Shakespeare? #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #shakespearememe
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Audiences are eating Stoned Cymbeline up! You have two more chances to see this zany production. Get your tickets before it’s gone! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre 📸: @jamadophotography
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That sold out show feeling 🥳 * Tonight’s showing of Cymbeline is sold out! There’re still tickets remaining for Saturday and Sunday’s performances! Find out how to purchase yours at the link in the bio! * 📸: @jamadophotography #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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There are still plenty of tickets left for our Saturday and Sunday performances! Find out how to get yours at the link in our bio #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Opening night? How did that get here? * There’re still a few tickets left for our opening performance! Find out how to purchase your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Members of our company of Cymbeline took over the podcast this week to talk about the leading lady who makes our play tick! Give it a listen and then come see these fantastic humans shine! We open Cymbeline tomorrow 🥳 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #imogen #womeninshakespeare #shakespearepodcast
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A speed through of the speed through #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Don’t miss the mark! Cymbeline closes a week from today. Do you have your tickets yet? 👀 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Pretty sure we’ve seen this painting in a museum 🎨 * Find out how to purchase your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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At Bowls with the Bard, we think outside the box 📦 * Find out how to purchase your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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That wow we really open in a week feeling #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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One might say our cast is on point #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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They did it without us, it’s only fair #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #shakespearememe #denvertheatre
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The side eye coming your way if you don’t get your Cymbeline tickets soon 👀 * Find out how to purchase your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Adding method to the Cymbeline madness, our director is Paige Flores-Medrano (they / them) * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Natalie Edwards (she / they) is keeping our collective shit together as our stage manager 👏 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Gracie Goheen (she / her) is Imogen 💍 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Marti Etheridge (she / her) is Cymbeline and Jupiter 👑 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Amanda Sturman (she / her) is our next incredible swing! She covers the roles of Imogen, Belarius, Cornelius, The Queen, Arviragus and more 🙌 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Lauren Michelle Long (she / they) is Pisanio, Lucius, and many more ✉️ * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Sarah Duttlinger (she / her) is Iachimo, Guiderius, and more 🔥 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Linda Swanson Brown (she / her) is Belarius, Second Lord, Philario, and Cornelius 🥼 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Jay Greene (he / they) is one of our amazing swings! They are covering the roles of Iachimo, Guiderius, Posthumus, Cloten, Cymbeline, Jupiter and more 🤯 * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Steph House (she / they) is the Queen, Arviragus and more ✨ * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Alison Talvacchio (she / they) is Posthumus and Cloten * Find out how to get your tickets to Cymbeline at the link in the bio! * 📸: @denver.photographer #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Y’all ready to meet the company of Cymbeline? #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre 📸: @denver.photographer
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Talk to the hand #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #stonedcymbeline #cymbeline #denvertheatre
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Thanks, Jupiter #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #stonedcymbeline #cymbeline #denvertheatre
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You’re gonna know Cymbeline when we’re done with it #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #denvertheatre #stonedcymbeline
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Stepping into week two of rehearsals like #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #stonedcymbeline #denvertheatre
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Cymbeline? Never heard of he/him. #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #denvertheatre
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New year, new play 🎆 We’re stoked to stage stoned Cymbeline! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #denvertheatr e
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Oops, @lizzypastaart did it again. It’s officially Cymbeline season! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #denvertheatre
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Two days of auditions later and the actors. They brought it. Casting this play ain’t gonna be easy #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #cymbeline #denvertheatre
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It’s wrapped day and we’re ridonculously grateful for the guests and listeners who made season 2 of the pod a success! News about season 3 is on the horizon 🥳 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #shakespearepodcast #theproblemplays
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Come make weird Shakespeare with us! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #shakespeareauditions #denvertheatre
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Swipe for carnage #pienhigh #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #titusandronicus #denvertheatre
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Pie ✅ High ✅ Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate our first annual Pie n’ High! We had a much better time than Titus Andronicus (and our pie was better too) #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #titusandronicus #pie #denvertheatre
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Tomorrow we gather to eat pie and read Titus Andronicus (and maybe to make a big announcement about what’s next for Bowls with the Bard!) We can’t wait to see you there! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #denvertheatre #titusandronicus
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Shakespeare that surprises #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #shakespearememes
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We get weird #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #shakespearememes #denvertheatre
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Mom and dad are so proud #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Dying after a month with no Midsummer? Never fear! We’ve got some exciting news coming soon! 📸: @jamadophotography #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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While we’re taking a smoke break, we want to know: which of Willy Shake’s other plays would you want to see with a little stoner spice? 📸: @jamadophotography #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #shakespearememe #denvertheatre
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We love @the_coffee_joint_colorado_ thiiiis much 💚 * Thank you to all of the incredible employees at the Coffee Joint for your stellar hospitality during our run! There would have been no show without your kindness, generosity, and hard work. We can’t recommend their space and their people highly enough. * Thanks to @jamadophotography for our gorgeous production photos!! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Already missing Midsummer #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #stonedshakespeare #shakespearememe #denvertheatre
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Give me your hands if we be friends 👏 * Thank you to our fabulous audiences who helped us make history this weekend! Hearing your laughter fill the Coffee Joint was the cherry on top of a picture perfect weekend. * Thanks to @jermaine.amado for our gorgeous production photos!! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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That day after the show closes feeling 😭 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Shakespeare that hits different 💨 #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #amidsummernightsmeme #stonedshakespeare 📸: @jermaine.amado
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Don’t be an ass! There are only four tickets available for tonight’s closing performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Grab ‘em before they’re gone! * Learn how to purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio * Thanks to @jermaine.amado for our gorgeous production photos!! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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When the @eurekavapor hits and the company gets real giggly 💨 * Don’t forget! With the purchase of a ticket to a Midsummer Night’s Dream every audience member is entitled to a Eureka Vape for just a penny! * Learn how to purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio * Thanks to @jermaine.amado for our gorgeous production photos!! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Congratulations to the cast and production team of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on a magical opening night! Tonight’s performance is sold out. Tomorrow and Sunday have limited tickets available! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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It’s not your average Midsummer #shakespeare #shakespearememe #amidsummernightsdream #stonedshakespeare #denvertheatre
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A mini Midsummer Night’s Dream #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #shakespearememe #denvertheatre
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Lovers or Mechanicals? * Find out this week! Learn how to purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Sending a massive thank you to @thethreeleaches for letting us use their space for our rehearsals! We quite literally wouldn’t have a show without them 👏 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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What? This isn’t how you fall asleep? #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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If you don’t buy your Midsummer tickets soon, we’re going to send Natalie to look at you like a sad Elizabethan child 🥺 * Find out how to purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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What does it mean? #shakespeare #shakespearememe #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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You know you wanna take a silly, goofy, very stoned trip into the Forest of Athens! * Snag a ticket before they’re gone! Find out how at the link in our bio. * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Our faces when we looked at our box office list and realized our shows September 22 - 24 are half way to selling out! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Is this the Quincetessential Midsummer sound? #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #shakespearememe #denvertheatre
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The Coffee Joint does not allow combustibles, which means marijuana consumption at our show is limited to products like edibles, vapes and concentrates. * Never fear! Did you know with every purchase of a Midsummer ticket you receive a Eureka Vape from Yuma Way Dispensary for just one penny?! * We are beyond stoked to be partnering with Eureka Vapors to bring you the ideal Stoned Shakespeare experience! Find out how to purchase a ticket at the link in our bio! #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #eurekavapes #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Swings on a swing! * With sick season upon us, we don’t know what we would do without our super swings, Jennifer and Phi! * Find out how to purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre #swingnation
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Paige Flores-Medrano (they/them) is our assistant director and director of movement! * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Mary Schaugh (she/her) is our amazing director! * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Donkey dupe 🫏 #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #stonedshakespeare #nickbottom #denvertheatre
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Opening night is two weeks away and is officially sold out! Availability for remaining shows is good but selling fast! #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #stonedshakespeare #denvertheatre
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Jonathan Miot (he/him) is Demetrius and Bottom * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Micaela Mannix (she/her) is Egeus, Puck, and the Philostrate * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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James Lindsley (he/him) is Lysander and Flute * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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You see an ass-head of your own, do you? #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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CJ Kalinoski (she/her) is Hermia and Quince * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Natalie Edwards (she/they) is Helena, a Fairy, and Snug 🦁 * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Jennifer Grahnquist (she/her) is our second amazing swing! She covers the roles of Demetrius, Bottom, Lysander, Flute, Hippolyta, Titania, Egeus, Puck, the Philostrate, and a Fairy 🤯 * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Deneishia Le’Artiste (she/her) is Titania and Hippolyta * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Phi Johnson-Grimes (they/she) is one of our two incredible swings! They cover the roles of Oberon, Theseus, Helena, Snug, Fairy, Hermia, and Quince 😵 * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Meet our main man, GumBill Shakespeare #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Mike Kacka (he/him) is Theseus and Oberon * You can purchase tickets to Denver’s first ever Stoned Shakespeare experience at the link in our bio! * #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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We don’t know what we’d do without @jonmeow #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #rehearsalcube #denvertheatre
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Serving double the creative trouble, we have Paige! Paige Flores-Medrano is a proud Latine Nonbinary Director of the Stage and of Movement. They have directed short movement pieces for Red Veil Productions and pride themselves to create original pieces that cover topics of mental health and the macabre. With a Bachelors degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Paige hopes to create narratives and advance their trade via collaboration. "To draw knowledge from one source, limits the creations of the soul." That quote drives their artistic vision into the future works and productions. On top of being Assistant Director for this production and Director of Movement, Paige is also know for costume work, photography, painting, and poetry creation. #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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A flimsy fairy wing fail #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre #diyfairywings
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It’s time to meet the Midsummer team! Our fearless director is Mary Schaugh: Mary is known for her collaborative and innovative directing style that focuses on engaging audiences in thought-provoking and immersive experiences. For the last 15 years, Mary has directed productions throughout the U.S., on both stage and screen, spanning from opera to children’s theatre and from Shakespeare to musical theatre. She enjoyed a tenure as the regional director for the national Murder Mystery Company, an interactive, live event with a rotating cast of actors, and gained the nation’s highest ratings. In addition to directing, Mary is an accomplished actor, opera singer, and improvisor with credits in New York, Los Angeles, Colorado, and Italy. Mary is honored to be directing the inaugural production of Bowls with the Bard, and she imagines if Shakespeare were alive, he would truly enjoy lighting up and laughing it up with this incredible cast of talented, adventurous, hilarious actors. More than special thanks goes to Micaela Mannix for entrusting Mary with this wonderful task, and to Paige Flores-Medrano for their incredible support and contribution to this production.
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Where would we be without our spectacular swings? #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #swingnation #stonedshakespeare #denvertheatre
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Best bad idea ever? #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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When you finish blocking the show and realize you have to remember it all #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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Out of this wood do not desire to go 🫏 #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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The lovers are fighting 📸: @deneishia_leartiste #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #denvertheatre
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When you finish week one of rehearsals and it’s time for a smoke break #shakespeare #stonedshakespeare #denvertheatre #amidsummernightsdream
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It’s only week one and we’re already taking field trips 🥳 Many thanks to Mitch and Jon @peerspace on Santa Fe for letting us rehearse in their beautiful space! (And thanks to @deneishia_leartiste for the 🔥 rehearsal shots!) #shakespeare #denvertheatre #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream
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First rehearsal in the books! We couldn’t be more excited about our stellar cast and production team of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #shakespeare #firstdayofschool #firstread
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Throwing it back to our first venue visit in May! We can’t wait to spend a whole lot more time @the_coffee_joint_colorado_ ! #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #bowlswiththebard #shakespeare
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The Denver theatre community blew us away! #shakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #stonedshakespeare
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Big day tomorrow! #stonedshakespeare #amidsummernightsdream #shakespeare #auditions
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