Shepherd Shakespeare presents DinoShakes

Get ready for a wildly creative mash-up of dinosaurs and drama in Dino Shakes by the Shepherd Shakespeare Company! In this fast-paced, interactive performance, two actors bring Shakespeare to life in a way audiences have never seen before—by setting the Bard’s world loose in the age of dinosaurs! Expect larger-than-life characters, quick costume changes, physical comedy, and inventive storytelling as prehistoric creatures and Shakespearean chaos collide. Designed for young audiences, Dino Shakes introduces classic theatrical ideas and Shakespearean language in a way that is accessible, engaging, and full of humor. The performance encourages imagination and participation as students watch familiar themes—conflict, comedy, mistaken identity, and adventure—play out in a completely unexpected prehistoric setting. This 45-minute high-energy performance is perfect for sparking curiosity about theatre, storytelling, and literature, while keeping audiences laughing and fully engaged from start to finish.