Red Velvet by Lolita Chakrabarti | This marks the New Jersey premiere of award-winning British playwright, Lolita Chakrabarti’s true-life story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor and the first black man to appear as Othello on the London stage. This compelling tale of a pioneer artist from the 1800’s is fascinating, heartbreaking, and immensely relevant for our day and age. WHEN: September 21 at 10:00am WHERE: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison (on Drew University campus) Learn More Here! | | 
| Richard III by William Shakespeare | One of Shakespeare's most captivating and popular history plays, Richard III follows the rise and fall for the infamous crook-backed Duke of Gloucester. Running in conjunction with the First Folio exhibit in October. WHEN: October 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 @ 10:00am Learn More Here! | | | | First Folio | In recognition of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey and Drew University have partnered to bring Shakespeare's First Folio to campus for a free exhibit. Presented in conjunction with Richard III, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the book that gave us Shakespeare. Learn More Here! | | | | A Child's Christmas in Wales based on the story by Dylan Thomasadapted to the stage by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell | This delightful piece rejoices in the simple joys of childhood, the spirit of goodness, the comfort of family, and the magic that music and the imagination bring to us all. A wonderful winter treat for students and educators alike. WHEN: December 7, 8 & 14 at 10:00am Learn More Here! | | | | | | | |