2026
PERFORMANCES
Current and Upcoming Shows
Romeo and Juliet: a Riotous Youth Showcase
Riotous Youth of Maryland’s Spring 2026 performance, their first since 2019. This 90-minute Romeo and Juliet is performed entirely by young people, and deepens the impact of Shakespeare’s most adolescent play.
Sherlock Sundays
Sky Stage becomes turn-of-the-century London in this ongoing ESPtheatre performance series. Join us for live readings featuring Sherlock Holmes as he solves a new mystery every month.
Frederick Shakespeare Festival 2026
Henry IV, Part One
10–18 July
Rebellion simmers under a fractured kingdom. King Henry fights to hold his crown while his son, Prince Hal, runs wild in the taverns of Eastcheap. But when war calls, a wayward prince must choose: Will he rise to lead, or fade into the noise of a drunkard’s legend? Expect blistering battles, barrel-bottom wit, and the greatest rogue ever written—Sir John Falstaff. Directed by Evan Crump.
The Importance of Being Earnest
24 July – 13 August
Witty repartee, brazen lies and polished hypocrisy collide in Victorian England as four lovers battle against a society driven by status, wealth and (most of all) style. A razor-sharp rom-com directed by Christine Mosere and Kayla Swain.
Much Ado About Nothing
21–29 August
Sun-scorched Messina runs on wit, gossip and the perfect put-down. Two merry warriors swear off love forever—just as everyone places bets on when they’ll fall. But when a jealous troublemaker spreads a vicious lie, the joke curdles and the real battle begins. Can sharp tongues heal as fast as they wound? A story of sparkling tension, terrible decisions and a wedding that nearly isn’t. Directed by Aaron Angello.
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