Shakespeare Upon Avon

Every year 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 lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for an evening of outdoor Shakespeare!

Past shows include: The Merry Wives of Windsor, 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 Winter’s Tale September 17-20 & 24-26 2026!

Don’t miss this year’s epic tale of jealousy, loss, and redemption.

We are excited to now offer an accessible matinee! Our Sunday performances will take place in our indoor space.

We are currently accepting video audition submissions for Shakespeare Upon Avon 2026. If you are interested in working with us and want more info, check out our full Audition Announcement. 

• 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)