*For best viewing experience, please watch in 720 HD* As part of our 10th Anniversary season, we would like to celebrate the artistic achievements from seasons past. A collection of 300 photos, this stop-motion video brings back to life one of our favorite stage combat scenes from Romeo and Juliet. A film by Aaron Johnson…
12th Night/Henry V Trailer
For ’tis your thoughts that now must deck our kings… A film by: Christopher Gerson, Aaron Johnson, and Benjamin Boucvalt With: Tarah Flanagan, Doug Scholz-Carlson and Corey Allen
Video: Season 10 Begins
As the first days of the 10th Anniversary season begin at GRSF, we take the time to reflect on the ideals that have been, and always will be, important to us. Featuring music by: Tony Anderson (Rise, The Father’s Heart) David Torn (End Credit Suite) A film by: Aaron Johnson and Christopher Gerson
Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Initial Public Event
The Great River Shakespeare Festival will inaugurate the 2013 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest with a sonnet jamboree on Wednesday, May 29th, 7 pm, at Mugby Junction Coffee Shop’s location on Huff Street in Winona. Winona Poet Laureate Emilio DeGrazia will be on hand to explain sonnet forms, past Poet Laureate Ken McCullough will offer…
Shakespeare in the Schools Residency
The third year of Shakespeare in the Schools began on Monday, April 29th. The artist residency brings Great River Shakespeare Festival teaching artists into the schools. The professional actors and directors work with students to increase acting skills and understanding of Shakespeare. The final result will be a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on…
2013 Season Poster – Now Interactive
Relive the Great River Shakespeare Festival’s 10 year history by exploring our Season 10 Poster. The photos on the poster represent every GRSF production. Click on the poster image (right) to go to a large, interactive version that allows you to explore our Flickr photo galleries.
Best Day Trip 2013 is Winona
City Pages’ 2013 Best of the Twin Cities named Winona “Best Day Trip.” Here is what they had to say: Part of the fun of a day trip is the journey there and back, and if you take Highway 61 south of the Twin Cities, you can hug the Mississippi River on your way…
Season 10 Tickets Available Online NOW
Season 10: June 26 – August 4, 2013 Starting April 15, 2013, tickets to all performances* and events are available for purchase on-line. Click here to place your order or click here to learn more. *Tickets to our Free Preview performances are available only by calling our box office at (507) 474-9376 or emailing boxoffice@grsf.org….
Season Preview – April 14, 2013
The Great River Shakespeare Festival will host its annual Season Preview on Sunday April 14th from 4:00-6:00pm, in conjunction with the Winona County History Center, where the event will be held. Several members of the Festival’s artistic staff will be present to talk about plans for GRSF’s 2013 productions. Artistic Director Paul Barnes will discuss…
