Shakespeare Dallas

This was my very first time at Shakespeare in the Park over in Dallas. I would attend Shakespearean plays quite often in Houston and longed to do so again in the Metroplex. Having never been here before I was in for a treat but also not sure what to expect. I brought my lawn chair and a small ice chest of snacks and water. Suzzette, the Shakespeare Ambassador for the evening, was extremely friendly and welcoming. She came over to visit whenever time allowed. There was a half-hour discussion of the play prior to the opening act. Both directors gave a summary of the play and the history behind it. The costuming was exceptional, and the actors/actresses were top-notch. My favorite character was Ariel the sprite (fairy). Surprisingly, the prices at the concession weren't very expensive. Overall, the time spent was well-worth the drive. I am definitely coming back for another visit in the future.

Wasn't really what I expected as the entire Hamlet act was performed by one actress. Nevertheless, the actress did a great job and I would recommend this to anyone looking to try something new for date night.

One of my favorite things to do in the summer. Part of this experience is luck, as cooler summer nights are the best to enjoy these outdoor plays. But the opportunity to picnic from twilight into the night and watch always amazing plays with modern twists is truly a great experience. The plays are about 2 hours long with an intermission and always have great actors and are very entertaining. Tips: bring plenty of drinks, bug spray, +/- sunblock. Note if you use blanket and sand chairs you can sit closer to the stage as high back chairs are only in the back.

Did you know Texas is hot in the summer? It is. Really, really, uncomfortably hot. BUT! Shakespeare in the Park is actually so good and so fun that it makes sweating on a picnic blanket drinking wine from a plastic cup worth it. Also? Shakespeare + wine = classy no matter what snack foods you're bringing.They do a few shows a year and they are always done SO well. The directors involved make great choices with the plays and I love going here with friends, bringing a picnic blanket or some low profile chairs (please don't be the dick who sits towards the front in a full height camp chair) and bringing some snacks! It is BYOB but they sell a few snacks and cold drinks (which you will probably need in the heat) but it really will start to cool off when the sun goes down. Definitely get there AT SEVEN though if you want a good seat and a good parking space. $5 cash to park in their lot. Members only sitting in the middle but the views from the sides are great too! Trust me, once you go you'll want to come back! It's fantastic and supports local DFW actors!

What an awesomely pleasant surprise. With pretty modest expectations, we purchased tickets to see the SITP production of Comedy of Errors and were totally pleased with our experience. **My only word of caution is that the play is not held at the address in the Yelp review on Harry Hines but instead at Samuell-Grand Ampitheatre off of I-30. This caused some confusion and enroute googling on our way to the play**Pretty much any objection you could come up with would be mitigated by the experience. - it is cheap - only $10 per person! Other things we paid were $5 for the close parking, we brought a bottle of wine and some snacks, and a blanket (although you can rent sand chairs for $5). Additionally, we gave them a few extra bucks because it costs them about $20 per person just to put the show on each night! - it was FUNNY - it takes you about 15-30 minutes to readjust your ears to hearing ye olde english and iambic pentameter, but the actors are really talented and there is high production value. Everyone from young kids to couples to old people seemed like they really got a kick out of it. - it was relaxing - what a great evening sitting outside and watching a play! There is not a bad vantage spot in the entire stage area, so just bring your picnic gear with some snacks and sit back and relax!I was actually in Comedy of Errors back in high school and was super duper impressed with their production - great acting, costumes, technical aspects. Theatre fans of all ages and experience levels will really get a kick out of this experience!

Shakespeare is pretty le boring, but this place is so much fun!Show up early and bring your blankets, chairs, food, booze, whatever the heck you want. Then show up early and grab a spot and have fun hanging out with your friends getting your drink and grub on before the show starts. That's honestly my favorite part.The two shows I've seen were entertaining, but hard for my ADD brain to follow along at times.$10 to get in, and $7 for students and you can rent chairs here also. Also donate to the kids running around with the buckets. I don't imagine these actors make a lot of money.

I'm glad I tried it but I had my qualms with the Mid Summer Nights Dream performance. At times it was difficult to hear and see. There were many children running about...they were distracting to the show as they needed to be entertained. They show was alright but couldn't help but be bothered by the modern feel to the stage, act, and costumes yet nothing to the language used in the play. I mean, they had silk ribbon, cirque du soleil type stuff, modern clothes...and still used thy? It just didn't work for me.The beginning where they ask for money saying they only charge you like a quarter of the cost of production to see the show seemed odd too. I hate ploys for money. They send out the smallest children in the biggest oversized shirts they can find to collect your money. Just charge the amount you really want up front and don't try to make me feel bad and like I already received a deal.Not saying I wouldn't go again...just not eager.

Tonight is North Texas Food Bank night! Admission is four can goods. AND we get a free ticket for another show.

A great way to spend a weekend night with family! A picnic on the grass and some great Shakespeare!

Went to see "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare," but left at intermission. Though we went expecting a parody of Shakespeare's works, what we did not expect was a crude, raunchy, and inappropriate representation of Shakespeare's work masquerading as theater. Shakespeare in the Park is completely off the mark giving this a PG-13 rating for "strong themes and sexual references." This rating is completely misleading, and a major misrepresentation of the actual content in the show. Disgraceful to have what could have been a fun and witty parody of Shakespeare's work, turned into a vulgar, and sexually explicit demonstration of "art."