Celebrate the magic of live theater this winter at the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival! Join us for a month-long event featuring two unforgettable productions, immersive workshops, and new play staged readings that promise to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages.

Schedule of Events:

12:00 pm: Shakespeare Rewritten: Bringing the Bard into the 21st Century

What if Romeo and Juliet took place in the 21st century? In this unique workshop, participants will modernize Shakespeare's famous scenes with the help of our professional cast members. Explore how Shakespeare's themes resonate in today's world by reimagining scenes in contemporary language.

2:00 pm: The Play's the Thing: Spontaneous Shakespeare Scenes

Test your improvisational skills in this fast-paced workshop inspired by Shakespeare's works. Led by professional actors, participants will be thrown into spontaneous Shakespearean scenes, responding to prompts in real time.

6:30 pm: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Timeless Tragedy

Join the Northern Lakes Arts Association for their 2025 production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as part of the Great Nordic Shakespeare Festival. Watch as two star-crossed lovers defy fate and their families' feud in this heart-wrenching, dramatic tale of love and loss. This production promises stunning visuals, captivating performances, and a fresh take on one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays