Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
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| Address | 36 Madison Avenue Madison, New Jersey United States |
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| Type | Regional theatre |
| Capacity | 308 |
| Opened | 1963 |
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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is New Jersey's only professional troupe specializing in Shakespeare.[1] Located in Madison, New Jersey, as of 2013 it is the state's largest theatre company dedicated to the works of Shakespeare and other classics, including rarely-produced epics.[2]
In 2002 the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation awarded the theatre a $1 million strategic partnership grant "in recognition of the artistry, achievements and leadership of this acclaimed Madison, New Jersey–based performing arts and education organization."[3]
The company's annual main stage season runs from May to December, presented at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University in Madison.[4][better source needed]
It is a member company of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey was founded in 1963 as the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, part of a summer-stock season at the Cape May Playhouse in the resort town of Cape May, New Jersey. The festival was relocated in 1972 to a permanent home on the campus of Drew University.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ "Shakespeare Resource Center - Shakespearean Theatre Companies". www.bardweb.net. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is the state's only professional theatre company dedicated to the presentation of Shakespeare's canon and other classic dramatic entertainments for the cultural enrichment of the community"
- ^ "A (shopworn) comedy tonight: Classical theaters are increasingly playing it safe". Washington Post.
- ^ "For Monte's 20th, Shakespeare Theatre will ring with laughter". 18 January 2010.
- ^ Historic Madison, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Accessed November 10, 2019. "The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is located in... Madison"