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Kate Martin in 'Troilus and Cressida.' Photo by Kyle Purcell. iPhoto caption: Kate Martin in 'Troilus and Cressida.' Photo by Kyle Purcell.

REVIEW: Shakespeare BASH’d brings focus to the mystifying Troilus and Cressida

This spare, thoughtful staging prioritizes a clarity of text that comes through even when the script’s overall trajectory is less than clear.

By Ilana Lucas / Feb 4, 2026
Production photo from The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare BASH'd. iPhoto caption: Photo by Kyle Purcell.

REVIEW: How Shakespeare BASH’d transformed The Merchant of Venice into a tense, layered tragedy

Julia Nish-Lapidus’ recently closed production sensitively explored the issues raised in Mark Leiren-Young’s Playing Shylock without purporting to offer any answers.

By Ilana Lucas / Feb 27, 2025
iPhoto caption: Artwork: Matt Nish Lapidus. Featured: (L to R) Naomi Wright, E.B. Smith, Hallie Seline

Season and Casting Announcement: Shakespeare BASH’d

Shakespeare BASH'd has announced their 2018-2019 season and select casting for three productions.

By Bailey Green / Sep 4, 2018

Casting Announcement: Richard III

We have the exclusive on the casting announcement for Shakespeare BASH’d’s upcoming production of Richard III.

Dec 14, 2017