BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.37.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fordhouse.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:Ford House X-WR-CALDESC:Experience the Wonder of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-1963bd5135521d623f6c29e6b1174975@fordhouse.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T210000 DTSTAMP:20250528T154143Z CREATED:20250528 LAST-MODIFIED:20260710 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:2 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:🎭 Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House DESCRIPTION:On Sale Dates\n\n Friends of Ford House\n \n\n Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. \n\n Public\n \n\n Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. \nIn collaboration with grosse pointe theatre\nShakespeare Stroll\nExperience Shakespeare in a different setting at Shakespeare Stroll at Ford House, an outdoor co-production with Grosse Pointe Theatre. This year’s theme, Beginnings and Endings, brings scenes from Romeo and Juliet, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and As You Like It  to life across the estate.\nUpon arrival, guests are divided into groups and journey through the grounds, rotating between three performance locations. At each stop, you’ll experience two Shakespeare scenes, for a total of six by the end of the evening. Romance, comedy, and drama unfold against the lakefront landscape and historic architecture of Ford House.\nAll admission tiers include hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening. General and Student ticket holders receive one complimentary drink ticket; VIP ticket holders receive two. In the main food tent, Shakespirits offers a cocktail menu inspired by the evening’s themes. Detroit City Distillery ( https://www.detroitcitydistillery.com/ ) hosts a separate tasting tent for spirit tastings.\nVIP ticket holders continue the evening at After Glow, an exclusive event in the Lake Shore Room of the Visitor Center beginning at 8:30 p.m. After Glow features a lively audience-participation performance of Pyramus and Thisbe, followed by a dessert buffet.\nLimited seating is available at each performance location. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for additional comfort. Tickets are limited, and advance purchase is recommended.\n \n \nTerrace Stage\nRomeo & Juliet\n Directed by Rick HawleyAct 2, Scene 2 and Act 5, Scene 3Brady Barbour as RomeoBrigid Lally as JulietSamantha Teter as Sister Laurence \nRec Building Stage\nThe Merry Wives of Windsor\n Directed by Byron KeysAct 1, Scene 2 and Act 5, Scene 2Bridget Hillyer as Mistress PageKimme Suchyta as Mistress FordDominic Aldini as FalstaffGavin DeFillipo as Mr. PageNoor Fahmy as Mr. Ford \nMeadow Stage\nAs You Like It\n Directed by Avery BarbourAct 2, Scene 2 and Act 5, Scene 3Jackie Michl as RosalindVirginia Lee as Celia and PhoebeColin Martin as OrlandoNick Martinelli as CharlesChristopher Peterson as Le Beau  \n\n\n General Admission\n $50\n\n Follow Grosse Pointe Theatre performers across the grounds of a National Historic Landmark as they bring Shakespeare’s most beloved scenes to life, outdoors, under the August sky. All six performance scenes are included, along with hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary drink ticket to enjoy throughout the evening. \n \n\n VIP Admission\n $75\n\n Everything included with General Admission, plus an additional complimentary drink ticket and an invitation to After Glow: a lively audience-participation performance of Pyramus and Thisbe in the Lake Shore Room of the Visitor Center beginning at 8:30 p.m.îƒč \n \n\n Student (valid ID required)\n $25\n\n An evening of outdoor Shakespeare on the grounds of a National Historic Landmark, at a price made for the next generation of theatergoers. All six performance scenes are included, along with hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary drink ticket. Valid student ID may be required at entry.îƒč \n \n\nAbout Grosse Pointe Theatre\nGrosse Pointe Theatre has been providing wonderful theater for Southeast Michigan patrons since 1948 and continues to delight audiences with its blend of musicals, dramas, and comedies. Its volunteer members are passionate about all aspects of theater, from set design and construction, lighting, sound, and costuming to singing, dancing, and acting. In addition to its main stage and black-box productions, its Youth on Stage program offers an opportunity for young people to learn skills for the performing arts, skills that translate into valuable life skills.\n \n Learn more about Grosse Pointe Theatre\n \nStage Locations\n \nImages from our past Shakespeare Strolls\nKnow Before You Go\nArrival & Parking\n\n\n All guests will park in the Visitor Center lot.\n \n\n Please allow extra time for parking, walking, check-in, and getting settled so you don’t miss the beginning of the performance.\n \n\n A limited number of dedicated accessible parking spaces are available for guests with ADA placards on a first-come, first-served basis.\n \n\nCheck-in & Tickets\n\n\n Have your tickets ready for scanning at the check-in area when you arrive.\n \n\n The Shakespeare Stroll is approximately two hours in length.\n \n\n All bags, wagons, etc. are subject to search.\n \n\nThe Performance Experience\n\n\n This is a walking experience across the Ford House estate. Guests will move between outdoor stage locations.\n \n\n Limited chairs will be available at each stage. Guests are also welcome to bring their own folding or camp chairs for comfort.\n \n\n For safety, please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven surfaces including pavement, gravel, and grass.\n \n\nFood & Beverages\n\n\n Light concessions, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase at the concessions tent.\n \n\n Outside alcohol is not permitted under our license.\n \n\n Coolers, large umbrellas, and tents are not permitted.\n \n\nPolicies and Prohibited Items\n\n\n This is a 21+ event. Guests under 21 will not be admitted.\n \n\n All bags, wagons, and similar items are subject to search. Prohibited items will be confiscated or must be returned to your vehicle.\n \n\n Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the Ford House grounds.\n \n\n Dogs are not permitted at this event.\n \n\nWeather\n\n\n Shakespeare Stroll takes place outdoors and is weather-dependent. Please dress for the weather and bring gear as needed.\n \n\nAssistance\n\n\n If you need help during the event, please see a Ford House staff member at the concessions tent or ask a security officer.\n \n\n If you lose a personal item, please check at the concessions tent or at the admissions desk inside the Visitor Center .\n \n\nBe alerted when this event goes on sale!\n URL:https://fordhouse.org/events/shakespeare-stroll-at-ford-house/ CATEGORIES:Music & Performances LOCATION:Grounds ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fordhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shakespeare-Stroll-hero.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR