Local Shakespeare Programs Featured in Austin Newspaper

The local Shakespeare at Winedale program, and its founder, James “Doc” Ayers were featured prominently in a lengthy story in a section front article in the June 12 edition of the Austin American Statesman. The story can still be found on the newspaper website.

To see Ayers’ students in action: Camp Shakespeare presents “As You Like It” and “Macbeth” from June 24 to July 17 at theaters in La Grange and Gonzales, as well as at the Winedale Barn.

For information, go to liberalarts.utexas.edu/winedale/programs/camp-shakespeare. Shakespeare at Winedale presents “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Two Noble Kinsman” and “The Winter’s Tale” from July 22 to Aug. 6 at the Winedale Barn.

For information and tickets, go to liberalarts.utexas.edu/winedale/performances-and-tickets/current-season/summer-season.

To see “Take Pains. Be Perfect,” the documentary about Camp Shakespeare, go to pbs.org/video/ take-pains-be-perfect-a8uepq.