Good friends are behind all good stories. And good stories make for good lives.
"Not of an age, but for all time." So reads the posthumous tribute to Shakespeare in the First Folio, the first-ever published compilation of the playwright's work. An evocative love letter to one of theatre's greats, "The Book of Will" tells the heartfelt and hilarious true story of the artists and friends who undertook the herculean effort to publish the Bard's plays in the wake of his death.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
Weather policy
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions. Learn more
Performance dates and times
Friday, July 29, 8 p.m. $22-$69
Saturday, July 30, 8 p.m. $26-$81
Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. $22-$69
Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m. $26-$81
Buying options and discounts
Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Full, Pick 2 or 3, Weekday Will, and Choice Option packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders. Learn more
Single ticket discounts are available for preview night, groups (10+), youth (K-12), seniors (65+), students, active military and CU employees. Volunteer ushers get to see the show for free. Learn more
More about the show
This production contains some adult language.
Director
Rodney Lizcano* *
Director
Cast
Lauren Gunderson
Playwright
Gary Alan Wright* *
Richard Burbage / William Jaggard
Paul Behrhorst* *
Stage manager
Anastasia Davidson
Rebecca Heminges / Anne Hathaway Shakespeare
Chloe McLeod
Barmaid / Marcellus
Christian Ray Robinson
Compositor / Sir Edward Dering
David J. Castellano^
Scenic designer
Logan Ernstthal* *
Ben Jonson
Walter Kmiec* *
John Heminges
Jacob Dresch* *
Ralph Crane / Francisco
Troy Coleman
Bernardo / Marcus
Lucinda Lazo
Ensemble
Kyle Lawrence
Boy Hamlet / Horatio
Shunté Lofton* *
Alice Heminges / Susannah Shakespeare
Sean Scrutchins* *
Ed Knight / Isaac Jaggard
Karen Slack
Elizabeth Condell / Emilia Bassanio Larnier
Artistic Team
Shannon McKinney^
Lighting designer
Kaylyn Kriaski* *
Assistant stage manager
Jeffrey Parker
Director of voice and text
Jason Ducat^
Sound designer
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Costume designer
Erika Randall
Dance / Movement Choreographer
Garrett Thompson
Projection designer
Heidi Schmidt
Dramaturg
Artists
Kevin Rich *
Actor
