ABOUT US

Our Mission

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The mission of Shore Shakespeare Company is to present the works of William Shakespeare in unique, modern, and exciting ways, outdoors and free to the general public.  In addition, we hope to educate and expose younger generations to the humor, poignancy, and experience of human behavior integral to the Bard's works.

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Our Story

​Shore Shakespeare Company was created by two local actors, Christian Rogers and Avra Sullivan.  With a shared passion for Shakespeare and a desire to see more of his works done on the Eastern Shore, they decided to start their own company. In May of 2013 - very much on a wing and a prayer - the company produced its inaugural production: Twelfth Night, performed outdoors, at Adkins Arboretum in Ridgley, MD. 

 

As easily as that, Shore Shakespeare was born!  Audiences brought chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners to enjoy Shakespeare at sunset and under the stars.  This same tradition continues today.  Each summer, the company tours multiple public venues across Maryland's Mid-shore, including Chestertown, Cambridge, Oxford, Centreville, Easton, and Ridgely.

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We at SSC consider the works of William Shakespeare to be as relevant today as ever and we strive to make them accessible to as many people as possible, by performing them (in most cases) free of charge to the public. 

 

The troupe also offers educational programing and workshops to local schools from Pre-K through Adult Education in an effort to help students of all ages see the beauty and relevance of William Shakespeare's timeless works.

 

​Sadly, in 2020, SSC lost its co-founder and guiding light, Chris Rogers.  His sudden passing left behind a monumental void, but also a determination to continue his  dream of Shakespeare on the Shore.  He is, and forever will be, remembered in everything the company does.

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