Welcome to the Rosebriar Shakespeare Company!
the only year-round Shakespeare company in Central Ohio. Our shows are performed in the historic Groveport Town Hall, or at the Groveport Log House in the summer, with special presentations at Ravenwood Castle in Hocking Hills.
Rosebriar Shakespeare Co is dedicated to the production of Shakespeare and other classic playwrights & authors whose language, characters and stories will enrich our lives. Rosebriar is committed to producing productions and programming which will inspire, educate, enlighten and involve the community. Rosebriar believes in the Living Art of Theatre and encourages 360 degree productions where the audience may play an active role in a one-of-a-kind experience. Furthermore Rosebriar aims to "Take the Fear out of Shakespeare" and to inspire the community to discover the classics by educating, providing family activities, and encouraging community involvement. Rosebriar Shakespeare Co is dedicated to the Enrichment of the Community.
Upcoming shows:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Romantic Comedy
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Steve Emerson
July. 31, Aug. 1- 7:00 pm
Aug. 2- 2 pm with talkback
Aug. 7, 8- 7:00 pm
Special Dinner presentation at Ravenwood Castle:
Aug. 9 - 3 pm
Taming of the Shrew
A comedy by William Shakespeare
Nov. 6, 7- 7:00 pm
Nov. 8- 2 pm with talkback
Nov. 13, 14 - 7:00 pm
If you are interested in auditioning for this play, please call 614-899-2387
Special Dinner presentation at Ravenwood Castle:
Nov 15- 3 pm
Rosebriar Midsummer's Ball - June 27
Come join us for a night of ballroom dancing at the Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St, Groveport, OH 43125. Get directions to Town Hall here and download the Midsummer's Ball flyer here.
Performances at Summerville at Lakeview - starting July 15
Rosebriar Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce that we have formed a collaborative partnership with Summerville at Lakeview. Summerville is an assisted living residence in Groveport with over 80 residents. Rosebriar will be holding special performances throughout the year at Summerville's Family Night events. The first one will be Wednesday, July 15 from 6pm – 8pm. Rosebriar will present a repeat performance of From Russia with Love.
While the program is for residents and their families, any one who would like to join the residents as an
“adopted” family member for the evening is welcome. Thank you, Summerville, for the opportunity to
bring the gift of live theater to a new audience!
From Russia with Love performance at Picnic in the Park - July 16
Rosebriar will also be presenting From Russia with Love on Thursday, July 16 at the Go Groveport! Picnic on the Lawn in front of Groveport Elementary from 5:30 to 6:30. All are welcome to this FREE performance!
Groveport Arts Festival
Thanks to all of you that stopped by our tent at the Groveport Arts Festival and joined the Rosebriar “Fan” club. Thanks especially to the Groveport Arts Alliance for hosting the festival and giving us all an enjoyable experience to kick of the summer!
Midsummer Night's Dream - July 31 - August 8
We hope to see you all again at the Groveport Log House for our performances of A Midsummer
Night's Dream. Sure to be a fun time for the entire family. Schedule of performances.
Live Theater – One Parent's Rosebriar Experience
Let me say up front that my daughter Brigid would prefer to have her foot nailed to the floor and spin around in circles rather than draw attention to herself in public. Not only that, she is athletic and loves the outdoors, especially on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon. I tell you this so that you will understand the remarkable occurrence at a Rosebriar performance a few weeks ago. . .
It was an unseasonably warm spring day, a Sunday. We returned home from church, and I set about recruiting “volunteers” to attend Rosebriar's Chekov performance with me. “A play? By a Russian - that's dead?!” They were thoroughly suspicious. Then the whining began, “But it's so nice out! Do we have to go?” After some clever cajoling, 15-year old Will and 12-year old Brigid finally agreed to accompany me for a few hours of “quality time”. We entered the Groveport Town Hall and took our seats, my two volunteers resigned to the fact that the next 1 ½ hours just had to be endured (for Mom's sake.)
As the two short plays unfolded, my son Will began to giggle, and I could see that he was focused and engaged. During “A Marriage Proposal”, I became aware of a hearty laugh from someone on my left. It was Brigid! She was practically out of control with laughter and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself. She was exchanging glances with the older gentleman next to her, a stranger no less; and they seemed to be the best of friends.
On the short trip home, Brigid was unusually talkative and kept repeating lines from the newly discovered farce – embellished with that same gleeful laugh I had heard in the theater. “I didn't understand it all, but maybe we can go back sometime,” she stated simply. “It's a lot like those old I Love Lucy episodes - only better in person.”
As soon as we arrived home, Will grabbed a notebook and pen. “I have an idea for a play, Mom. See you later.” He went outside, sat under a tree, and began creating a fantastical script about – well I don't know yet. No video games, no TV, no iPod plugged in. He was plugged in to a different world.
That is the value of live theater: We connect with each other, become something new, and reveal our hidden creativity. It is a gift, and once opened it provides a new perspective for us and for our children. We use a different part of our brain that allows us to imagine what it's like to be someone else, somewhere else. It has transformative power.
The staff and players of Rosebriar invite you to discover the fun of live theater, especially Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night's Dream is coming at the end of July, so get ready to... liberate your laughter!
– Laura Anne Miller, Business Manager
Rosebriar Shakespeare Company
