Come celebrate with us the 22nd season of the Great River Shakespeare Festival. All performances will be held in the DuFresne Performing Arts Center on the campus of Winona State University. To best showcase these productions, audiences will return to the regular seats in the auditorium. Seat selection will begin in early 2025.
The Comedy of Errors
Directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson
Starring William Sturdivant as Antipholus of Syracuse AND Antipholus of Ephesus and Emily Fury Daly as Dromio of Syracuse AND Dromio of Ephesus.
June 27 – July 27, 2025
Experience the uproarious mayhem of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors! In this masterful blend of wit and whimsy, two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, create a riotous tapestry of mistaken identities and slapstick antics in the vibrant city of Ephesus. As love, loyalty, and chaos intertwine, the characters find themselves caught in a whirlwind of confusion, leading to heartwarming revelations and hysterical mix-ups.
With its sharp dialogue and lively pace, The Comedy of Errors is a celebration of the human experience, reminding us of the love that binds us—even when time and space parts us. Join us for a bold, new staging of this beloved farce.
Romeo & Juliet
Directed by H. Adam Harris
June 26 – July 26, 2025
Shakespeare never tells us why the Capulets hate the Montagues, just that they are “…both alike in dignity.” What happens to a community divided? Two young lovers are caught in the crossfire of their families’ bitter feud. With every stolen glance and whispered promise, their love ignites a fierce longing that knows no bounds, leading to a cascade of choices that will change their lives forever.
As their romance unfolds amidst a backdrop of rivalry and fate, Shakespeare’s eloquent words paint a vivid picture of love’s beauty and fragility. Experience the intensity of youth, the weight of family loyalty, and the tragic consequences of a world divided. Beloved actor and director H. Adam Harris returns to Minnesota to direct this new production.