GREEN SHOW
Enjoy light entertainment while breaking bread with family and friends! Shakespeare festivals around the country craft the show to fit local interests. At Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, our 90-minute Green Show includes local entertainers, a family activity and craft area, a 20-minute version of the mainstage show performed by members of the Shakespeare Squadron, and the Bard’s Buzz, a presentation summary and character outline of the play.
Nightly Schedule
Green Show entertainment kicks off at 6:30, so there are plenty of reasons to join us early in the Glen! Musical performances are at 6:45PM unless otherwise noted. Shakespeare Squadron’s Romeo & Juliet will be performed Thursday -Sunday nights at 7:15 p.m.
| Thursday, May 31 | Aaron Burlbaw of Acoustick Element |
| Friday, June 1 | Vthom |
| Saturday, June 2 | Burney Sisters |
| Sunday, June 3 | Poetic Justice |
| Monday, June 4 | Muny Kids & Muny Teens |
| Wednesday, June 6 | Androbeat Cara Louis Band (7:15PM) |
| Thursday, June 7 | Sadie Hawkins Day String Band |
| Friday, June 8 | St. Louis Osuwa Taiko |
| Saturday, June 9 | Polyshades |
| Sunday, June 10 | Poetic Justice |
| Monday, June 11 | Le’Ponds, Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation 2018 Teen Talent Competition Winners (7:15PM) |
| Wednesday, June 13 | Spaceship Ryan Marquez (7:15PM) |
| Thursday, June 14 | Hounds |
| Friday, June 15 | Poor Monsters |
| Saturday, June 16 | Seashine |
| Sunday, June 17 | Poetic Justice |
| Monday, June 18 | Connor Low Thames (7:15PM) |
| Wednesday, June 20 | Gentlemen of Vision Farshid (7:15PM) |
| Thursday, June 21 | Rats & People Motion Picture Orchestra |
| Friday, June 22 | The Hip-Hop Foundation Fanatics |
| Saturday, June 23 | Michael Franco |
| Sunday, June 24 | Poetic Justice |
The “Mini Play”
A 25-minute adaptation of Romeo & Juliet that introduces the audience to the play’s characters and plot, performed by members of the Shakespeare Squadron. Enjoy this preview of the mainstage performance every Thursday – Sunday night on the Green Show stage beginning at 7:15pm.
ROMEO & JULIET (in 25 minutes)
Directed by GAD GUTERMAN
Assistant Directed by LIBBY JASPER
Fight Choreography by JACOB FLECKIER & LIBBY JASPER
Romeo………………………………………………………………….….Zed Menard
Juliet………………………………………………………………………..Gwen Farris
Friar Laurence…………………………………………………………William Jaffe
Nurse/Prince……………………………………………………………….Gael Jenks
Benvolio……………………………………………………………………Daniel Clear
Mercutio/Paris…………………………………………………………….Gabe Mead
Tybalt/Apothecary/Servant……………………………………………..Jo Shifrin
Balthazar………………………………………………………………………Lydia Foss
Capulet……………………………………………………….Eli Hurwitz/Lydia Foss
The Shakespeare Squadron offers advanced acting and Shakespeare training for young artists ages 11-18. Semester-long master classes in fall and spring offer instruction in text, poetry, acting technique, movement, voice, character work, and ensemble theater. The group also performs at special events around St. Louis throughout the year. As part of the Festival’s Green Show, the Squad performs a 25-minute adaptation of the mainstage production Thursday-Sunday nights, as well as nightly pop-up scenes throughout Shakespeare Glen.
The Bard’s Buzz
In addition to the mini-play, be sure to check out the Bard’s Buzz, a presentation designed to bring you quickly up to speed on the plot and characters of Romeo & Juliet. Bard’s Buzz takes place nightly from 7:00-7:15pm.
Backstage Tour
Free backstage tours begin at 6:30 PM and last approximately 20 minutes. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the Festival, chat with stage crew, get a peek in the sound/lighting tent and maybe visit with an actor preparing for the performance. School and community groups can arrange private tours at 6PM – email rwolownik@sfstl.com to set up your group tour.
Family Art Activities
Families with children are invited to join us for a variety of Romeo & Juliet-themed crafts, such as making crowns and capes, creating musical instruments, or constructing Shakespearean puppets! Children participating in the activities must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are interested in becoming a Green Show entertainer, please email greenshow@sfstl.com.
