Shakespeare on the Lawn
  • JULY 15 - 19, 2026
  • 7:30 PM
  • SALISBURY HOUSE & GARDENS
Shakespeare's fascinating dark comedy opens with the Duke of Venice leaving the city and appointing his deputy, Angelo, to look after things while he is away. Angelo begins by enforcing the archaic laws of the land and sentences a man named Claudio to death. When Claudio’s sister, the nun Isabella, comes to speak on his behalf, Angelo offers a deal - her chastity in exchange for her brother’s life.
Know Before You Go

tickets

General Admission
$35
Students (ages 13+)
$20
Children (ages 6-12)
$10
Children (ages 5 + under)
Free

add-ons

Pack a picnic and enjoy the performance with a little vino! Pre-order a chilled bottle of wine from our concessions and pick it up when you arrive for the show.

Options: Yes Way Rosé, Bella Sera Pinot Grigio, Bogle Sauvignon Blanc, & La Marca Prosecco

Must be 21+ to purchase. Please have a valid ID when you arrive at the event for pick up.

Note: red wine is not permitted anywhere on the premises as it would stain the historic stonework if spilled

Enjoy the performance in style with a limited edition Shakespeare on the Lawn tall boy koozie! These bad boys are themed to the show and designed to fit a standard 16oz tall can. Limited quantities will also be for sale at the concessions tent during performances.

Keep your bottle of wine chilled with our Limited Edition Koozie. Quantities are limited and will not be sold at the event!  Pick up at the concessions tent when you arrive at the event. 

Pre-purchase a parking spot in the Salisbury House main parking lot. Parking purchases are non-refundable or transferable to a different performance night due to limited availability.

Please note: Parking passes are for the main parking lot. If you require accessible parking, please contact us to reserve.

our team

CAST

Duke: Eric Olson
Escalus: Davida D. Williams
Provost/Barnadine: Tom Geraty
Elbow/Abhorson/Friar: Seth Williams
Angelo: David Korkow
Isabella: Scout Kuehn
Mariana: Eliana Mascareñas
Lucio: Jamal Johnson
Claudio: Braden Hoyer
Juliet/Froth: Sabrina Fullhart
Overdone/Nun: Bernadette Beck
Pompey: Lou Ramsey

CREW

Director: Carl Lindberg
Co-Producers: Keshia Meissner & Alex Wendel
Costume Designer, Stitcher: Kate Kanne
Lighting Designer: Elijah Heginger
Music Director: Lexus Thiessen
Sound Design & Operator: Todd Warming
Master Electrician & Lighting Consultant: Nathan Epley
Production & Lighting Assistants: Samuel Harrington & Wesley McPike
Production Manager: Sarah Coeur
Stage Manager: Kenedy Panosh
Assistant Stage Manager: Vanessa Rivas-Pena
Hair & Wardrobe Manager: Ellie Cole
Backstage Crew: Asia-Danielle Keane, Fiona Addy, & Zander Hamilton
Dramaturg: Colin Hogan 

VOLUNTEER WITH US: IT'S THE SAINTLY THING TO DO

Volunteers assist with check in, program distribution, ushering, greeting guests, and traffic control. They also receive a complimentary ticket to the show as a thank you.
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our show is brought to you by:

  • Queen Sponsor
Craig & Betty Miller
  • Duke Sponsor
Nancy Main
  • Earl Sponsor
Iles Funeral Homes
  • Knight Sponsors
Robert & Joy King
Sue Dittmer & Bonnie Hodson
Trudy Holman Hurd
John Schmidt & Deb Wiley
Sue & Art Wittmack
  • Squire Sponsors
Frank & Maritza Cortez
Bruce Hughes & Randy Hamilton
  • Donors

UJ & Linda Booth
Trinity Braun-Arana
Andrea Cornish
Christopher Davis
de Jesus Buonaiuto Family - in memory of Carolyn Joan Reed
Sue Dittmer & Bonnie Hodson
Megan Heger
Mary Holwell
Nicolle & Tim Mcclure
Darcy Pacheco
Joy & Mike Pietig
Celina Plaza
Carolyn Schmarzo
Kay Strahorn
Don & Catherine Whitt
Carmen Yancey

DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS

Donations and sponsorships supplement production costs, ensuring that more than 20 local artists are paid for their time each summer and that ticket prices stay affordable.
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praise for previous performances

Top notch performance, top notch setting, simply amazed with the entire night!!
- Erica
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023)
I thought this was one of the BEST performances of Shakespeare I've ever seen!!!! I can't wait till next year.
- Kathy
  • The Comdey of Errors (2024)
What a hidden gem. I had no idea Dea Moines had such a top notch acting team and beyond perfect venue. It was all amazing and so impressive! Wonderful, wonderful job! You make Des Moines proud!
- Janet
  • Twelfth Night (2022)
Absolutely loved everything about it. Nice breeze so not overly hot and just a wonderful evening!!!
- Pauli
  • King Lear (2021)
Fabulous night and show from start to finish! I love the venue. The cast is amazing. Everyone that works to put the show on is so friendly and does an incredible job.
- Ann
  • The Comdey of Errors (2024)
We loved it sooo much! We cannot wait until next year! Beyond impressed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Vicki
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023)
I love this event. This is def a highlight of my year. I look forward to it.
- Emily
  • King Lear (2021)
Another excellent performance! We wouldn't miss this annual event for anything!
- Jeff
  • The Comdey of Errors (2024)
It was the BEST perfromance yet! The actors were outstanding... I laughed so much, my cheeks hurt. It was an amazingly wonderful evening to remember.
- Jeannine
  • Twelfth Night (2022)
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