The Othello Project
December 4 & 5 2020
Join company members in a devised online performance exploring what does it mean to perform Othello in 2020?
Shake on the Lake's creative team collaborates to create work that is fast, fun, and physical - each member is a professional in their field
Performing over twenty times a year, plan on catching Shake on the Lake this year at these upcoming performances
None of the work we do is possible with out the support of community members like you
Shake on the Lake started in 2012 with one show in one location and now tours to eight counties in Western New York. Founder and theatre artist Josh Rice believed that his hometown of Perry, New York deserved great theatre on Silver Lake. He convened a company with actors from throughout the country to perform in residency at the historic Silver Lake Institute.
Today that collaborative team is Shake on the Lake.
Presenting fast, fun, physical performances, Shake on the Lake has crafted an artistic style “In the Spirit of Shakespeare” – accessible classics that incorporate elements of live music, improvisation, physical theatre, stage combat, and puppetry.
Growing from one show and one venue, Shake on the Lake now has several seasons. The summer consists of a outdoor touring show of a Shakespeare classic and other guest artists and prototype shows – including the development of immersive theatre projects on farms. The winter season is a performances of a holiday classic at Theatre@37 in historic downtown Perry, New York.
In addition to performances, Shake on the Lake has educational programming for K-12 students (including a fall and spring school tour), adults, people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s, and for students in correctional facilities.
P.O. Box 57, Silver Lake, New York, 14549
shakeonthelake@gmail.com