Long before the Theater Tent is erected on the edge of the Hudson, our acting company gathers in New York City to begin the rehearsal process — memorizing lines, developing their characters, reviewing sets and costumes with designers, meeting staff and supporters, and more. Go behind the scenes with our 2017 company! Photos by Ashley Garrett.
Longtime fan favorites Jason O’Connell and Kurt Rhoads
Just the necessities!
The cast of THE BOOK OF WILL took turns reading different parts
Conservatory Company members Sky Smith, Marielle Young, and Maryn Shaw with Associate Director of Education Nora Rosoff
THE BOOK OF WILL Playwright Lauren Gunderson joins in from the West Coast
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Playwright/Actor Kate Hamill talks themes of love and marriage in the play, alongside her real-life Darcy, Jason O’Connell
Artistic Director and THE BOOK OF WILL Director Davis McCallum greets the company
TWELFTH NIGHT Director Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Conservatory Company (CC) member Jade Radford connects with CC alum and 2017 company member Michael Broadhurst
Company members Kimberly Chatterjee and Sean McNall with HVSF supporter Siew Thye Stinson
Previews of TWELFTH NIGHT, THE BOOK OF WILL, and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE begin June 8. Meet the cast under the Theater Tent this summer!
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 