2025 National Summer Tour
Shake on the Lake is ready to perform in Arkansas and New York State!
Fun, Fast, Physical Shake Takes on Shakespeare's The Tempest!
Shake on the Lake is taking Shakespeare’s The Tempest on the road to two states this summer – catch Shake in Arkansas and New York State!
The Tempest will be performed in Shake on the Lake’s signature style: fun, fast, and physical. As home of the New York State Puppet Festival, Shake is thrilled to feature puppetry in Shakespeare’s magical story.
Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice directs seven actors in a dynamic, original production of The Tempest.
Arkansas Tour – July 10 to 15, 2025
New York State Tour – July 17 to August 3, 2025
What to Expect
• All shows are 90 minutes (or less) without an intermission
• Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended for all venues
• All ages welcome
• Selected shows have student performances before
• Selected shows have an Actor Talkback after
• All shows begin with live pre-show music, you are not late if you hear music
•ASL Interpretation available at selected shows (Rochester 7/24 and Perry 8/2 at 2 p.m.)
New York State Tour Dates
Immerse yourself in the world of William Shakespeare in Shake’s fast, fun, physical style of performance, featuring live music and professional actors. Enjoy idyllic and historic venues throughout Western New York and the Finger Lakes. Bring a lawn chair and experience theatre designed and staged for Shakespeare newbies and Bard aficionados alike!
Appropriate for all audiences.
Approx. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Shows are free unless denoted with a * for pay-what-you can tickets
Touring July 17 to August 3
Please reserve a ticket to help venues estimate crowd size.
Week 1
Thursday, July 17 – 6:30 p.m.
Batavia
Reserve Tickets
Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Rain Venue: Richmond Memorial Library (indoor at same location)
Friday, July 18 – 6:30 p.m.
Hamburg
Reserve Tickets
Memorial Park, 59 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
Rain Venue: Union Pleasant Elementary School, 150 Pleasant Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
Saturday, July 19 – 6:30 p.m.
Naples
Reserve Tickets
Fruition Seeds, 7921 Hickory Bottom Road, Naples, NY 14512
Rain Venue: Fruition Seeds (indoor at same location)
Sunday, July 20 – 2:00 p.m.
Middlesex
Reserve Tickets
Special Event After The Tempest:
3:30 p.m. Q&A with director Josh Rice
Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY 14507
Rain Venue: Rochester Folk Art Guild (indoor at same location)
Week 2
Wednesday, July 23 – 6:30 p.m.
Letchworth State Park
Reserve Tickets
Letchworth State Park Trailside Lodge, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427
Rain Venue: Tent at Trailside Lodge (indoor at same location)
Thursday, July 24 – 6:30 p.m.
Rochester
Reserve Tickets – ASL Interpretation Available
St. Joseph’s Park, 118 Pleasant Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Rain Venue: TBA
Friday, July 25 – 6:30 p.m.
Pavilion
Reserve Tickets
Hollwedel Memorial Library (formerly Pavilion Public Library), 5 Woodrow Drive , Pavilion, NY 14525
Rain Venue: TBA
Saturday, July 26 – 6:30 p.m.
Brockport
Reserve Tickets
Hartwell Hall – on the campus of the College at Brockport, New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
Rain Venue: Blackbox Theatre, Tower Fine Arts, 180 Holley St, Brockport, NY 14420
Sunday, July 27 – 3:00 p.m.
Angelica
Reserve Tickets
Angelica Park Circle, 1 West Main Street, Angelica, NY 14709
Rain Venue: Grange Hall, 49 Park Circle, Angelica, NY 14709
Week 3
Wednesday, July 30 – 6:30 p.m.
Wellsville
Reserve Tickets
David A Howe Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895
Rain Venue: Nancy Howe Auditorium (indoor at same location)
Thursday, July 31 – 6:30 p.m.
Geneseo
*Reserve Tickets
The Wadsworth Homestead, 4 South Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Rain Venue: Indoor at the Same Venue
Friday, August 1 – 6:30 p.m.
Silver Lake
*Reserve Tickets
Perry Public Beach, 42 Walker Road, Perry, NY 14530
Rain Venue: Theatre@37, 37 S. Main Street, Perry, NY
Saturday, August 2
Silver Lake
*Reserve Tickets for 2:00 p.m. – ASL Interpretation Available
*Reserve Tickets for 6:30 p.m.
Perry Public Beach, 42 Walker Road, Perry, NY 14530
Rain Venue: Theatre@37, 37 S. Main Street, Perry, NY
Sunday, August 3 – 3:00 p.m.
Linwood Gardens
Reserve Tickets
Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road West, Linwood, NY 14486
Rain Venue: TBA
Arkansas Tour Dates
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts hosts Shake’s The Tempest at the Amerine/Calhoun Glass Box
Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. – Reserve Tickets
Friday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. – Reserve Tickets
Saturday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. – Reserve Tickets
Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m. – Reserve Tickets
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)
501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
