Shakespeare & Company is the latest arts organizations to postpone its summer season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citing safety concerns, the Lenox, Massachusetts-based theater company says it will not present its summer schedule starting in May as planned. Artistic Director Allyn Burrows says that much of its intended programming will roll over into next year, including a production of King Lear.
“That’s with the caveat that we can raise all the money for it," he told WAMC. "We have to look into the rights and feasibility of all the modern plays, but hopefully we can do as many of them as possible including Much Ado About Nothing out in the Roman Garden Theater.”
Shakespeare & Company is also canceling its summer education and actor training programs. At this time, the company still plans to proceed with its fall and winter schedule.
