The

Gray Mallard

Theater Co.

Professional theater for the Twin Cities in unique outdoor settings with accessibility, Inclusion, community engagement, and diverse voices as integral cornerstones of every production.

SHAKESPEARE AT THE PUB Free. Accessible. Inculsive.

We bring thoughtful, inclusive, and professional outdoor summer Shakespeare to the Twin Cities community. We engage our community by creating a public gathering space centered around a dynamic, imaginative, and entertaining live performance, at no charge to our audience. Our belief that art and culture should be accessible to all drives us to create theater experiences that promote a robust exchange of ideas and provide an extraordinary examination of the human condition.

We engage Minneapolis through a summer tradition of outdoor Shakespeare with highly trained classical actors and quality production values - at no cost. By taking Shakespeare out of a formal theater, we connect with audiences who cannot afford theater tickets and/or might feel intimidated or excluded by the institution. Through an emphasis on storytelling and text with a diverse cast, we connect new audiences to the universality of Shakespeare.

The Play

Romeo and Juliet

July, 2024

Details Coming Soon!

The Venue

Sociable Cider Werks

Parking Lot

1500 NE Fillmore Street

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Plan Your Night

BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)

Arrive early and grab one of our provided chairs

Dinner - Order from the food truck or nearby delivery options

Drinks - Cider, seltzer, and n/a beverages

Remember your hat and sunscreen!

Support

The Gray Mallard Productions are 100% funded by individual donations from supporters like you.

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Our Founders

Amanda Fuller

Artistic Director

She/Her

A graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Actor's Training Program and a Minneapolis native, she spent ten years in New York performing in theaters including The Public's Shakespeare in the Park, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, The Drilling Company, and Shakespeare on the Cape. In addition to her BFA from UMN, she has an MFA from the New School for Drama.

Grace Riley

Artistic Associate

She/Her

Started performing Shakespeare at twelve years old at summer camp in Minneapolis, which brought her to NYU/TISCH Stella Adler Acting Studio, where she earned a BFA. She was one of the Wake Up Marconi! Theater Company founders. She transitioned from producing theater to producing non-profits, most recently the League of Women Voters of Minnesota and Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.

Caitlin Sheaffer

Production Manager/SM

She/Her

Worked for many years as an AEA stage manager and a production manager in the Twin Cities. Credits include The Guthrie Theater and Mixed Blood. She now resides in Seattle, Washington.

Cathleen Fuller

Founding Member

She/Her

A staple of the Twin Cities theater community, she has worked for Park Square Theater, The History Theater, Pillsbury House Theater, The Guthrie Theater, and many others in the Twin Cities and around the country. She has served on the Minnesota Film Board and as a representative for the SAG/AFTRA actor's union. She is a member of the Actor's Equity Association.

Twelfth Night is a hilarious and heartbreaking tale of unrequited love and mistaken identity that all starts with a shipwreck, a pair of twins, and a madcap cast of characters. Mayhem inevitably ensues in Shakespeare's romantic comedy about the power of loss and love.


Past Productions

Richard III is a warning about the dangers of ambition in charismatic and calculating rulers. Shakespeare's masterful final play in the War of the Roses cycle is filled with murder, manipulation, and political mayhem. Though Elizabethan in its nature, the themes echo in our world today.

2022

2023

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thegraymallardtheater@gmail.com

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Work with Us

Actors

Every March we hold in-person and video auditions. Look for updates here or for our posting on Minnesota Playlist.

Auditioning AEA and Non-Union actors for all roles in Romeo and Juliet on March 9th.


View the breakdown on Minnesota Playlist.


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Other Positions

Direct all other inquiries to thegraymallardtheater@gmail.com