Best Shakespeare performance I've ever seen. I will admit that I had seen this play a number of times before, so it was finally getting comprehensible. But the acting was so good - the characterizations, the diction - that I really could follow most everything. And although I've seen several of Shakespeare's comedies, this is the first time I actually... More

The Blackfriar theater is a beautiful treat. But the attraction is truly the acting. I've been a fan of the ASC since they were "Shenandoah Shakespeare" and had only the travelling troupe years ago. You'll never see Shakespeare done better ( including the RSC in Stratford on Avon); or ever see performances that are more entertaining for the whole family.... More

Although it was a fun evening and the actors are super enthusiastic, we found the bench seats to be pretty hard on our aging backs, and The Duchess of Malfi ... well, it ain't Shakespeare. I'd go again though and try a Shakepeare play next time. it's a very casual and relaxed venue. You could bring kids, no problem, and... More

Visited for second time to see a Shakespeare play, this time "Loves Labors Lost," which neither of us had seen or read before. Wonderfully acted & directed. Original Shakespeare done in an environment that tries to mimic Elizabethan theater, and succeeds. A must visit attraction that makes Staunton a destination.

This is an intimate theatre that we found thoroughly enjoyable. We aren't big theatre goers, especially Shakespeare, but we were very glad we saw Love's Labour's Lost. Highly recommended!

We love Shakespeare, and especially his comedy. This troupe manages to keep many traditional features of Shakespeare's plays, while keeping the dialog accessible to modern audiences. We laughed and laughed at their production of "Twelfth Night."

Attended two recent performances; The Duchess of Malfi and Love's Labor's Lost. Both were excellent and a lot of fun. The company obviously enjoy what they do and it makes for an enjoyable evening for the audience. Not only do they act, but are very talented musically, incorporating doo wop into Shakespeare. This is definitely worth a trip to Staunton.

An excellent play "Twelfth Night"--truly enjoyable and a beautiful venue. The actors involved the audience and were extremely entertaining. We will visit again.

A cast member greets and cajoles the audience to stock up on food and drink to enjoy during the performance. The atmosphere is casual and low brow as is historically apt. Cast members serenade before Act I and during the Interlude. But it isn't Elizabethan music, it's contemporary. Nothing stuffy ever happens here. The actors each play several roles, and... More