MONTGOMERY, Ala., (March 17, 2020) — In the interest of public safety and in light of minute-by-minute changes related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including state of emergency announcements issued by national, state, and local governments, as well as school and university closure plans, Alabama Shakespeare Festival is canceling or suspending upcoming performances and events through May.
Cancellations will affect these activities, performances, and productions:
- Alabama Story, March 19-22
- Ruby: The Story of Ruby Bridges, March 19-22
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Shakespeare Garden, March 25-28
- The Comedy of Errors, April 16-26
- I and You, April 23-May 1
- Southern Writers Festival, May 15-17
- Stages, March 27-29
- The Moth Mainstage, May 8
- Special events and tours
ASF asks patrons not to visit the Box Office in person to make ticket changes, as it has been closed to the public. Patrons should contact the ASF Box Office between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) Monday-Friday at 334-271-5353 or BoxOffice@asf.net to request a credit for a future performance, request a refund, or make a tax-deductible gift of their current ticket value.
The resulting cancellation of various public events will have very real financial consequences for theatres and theatre artists. Nationwide, thousands of theatre professionals’ jobs and healthcare are at stake. Transferring your ticket to a donation or credit supports ASF during these uncertain times, and we appreciate your consideration. The following options are available for those who have already purchased tickets to canceled performances:
- Donate your ticket and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value
- Credit your ticket value towards a future ASF performance
- Request a refund
About Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Alabama Shakespeare Festival is a not-for-profit organization under the direction of Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Executive Director Todd Schmidt. As a beloved Alabama arts institution, ASF broadens the cultural identity of the South by producing the classics, Shakespeare, contemporary plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences, and exciting new works. A leader in education and outreach, ASF serves more than 40,000 students annually with artistic programming. ASF is supported by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Media & Public Relations contacts:
Layne Holley, lholley@asf.net
Perri Hubbard, phubbard@asf.net
ASF.net
