Shakespeare Upon Avon

Every summer the Rochester Christian University Theatre Company partners with UnCovered Theatre Company to produce the award-winning Shakespeare festival: Shakespeare Upon Avon. Professional actors and directors from around the country come together on RCU’s campus each year to perform some of the Bard’s best plays in beautiful Lake Norcentra Park. Grab your favorite lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for an evening of outdoor Shakespeare!

Past shows include: Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It. 

Upcoming performances: The Merry Wives of Windsor September 11-14 & 18-21 2025!

This year’s show is a comedy filled with mischief, trickery, and one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters. We are excited to now offer accessible matinees! Sunday performances will take place in our indoor space.

Shakespeare Upon Avon is made possible by professional actors and directors as well as student apprentices on and off stage. Interested in joining the team? Email theatre@rcu.edu to get notified of upcoming auditions and other opportunities!

• BroadwayWorld Award Wins
  • 2019 (The Comedy of Errors)
    • Best Shakespearean Actor in a Supporting Role (Anthony Petrucci)
    • Best Shakespearean Actress in a Supporting Role (Rebekah Graham)
    • Best Shakespearean Ensemble Cast (led by Brandon Langeland)
    • Best Shakespearean Production
  • 2018 (Macbeth)
    • Best Shakespearean Actor (Robert Arbaugh)
    • Best Shakespearean Actress (Hannah Niece)