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American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse
The Only Recreation of William Shakespeare's Indoor Playhouse
Category Wondrous Performances
In the middle of Staunton, Virginia stands a sight in which William Shakespeare himself would feel comfortable. In fact he would feel more than comfortable; he might not realize that he wasn't in 16th-century England.
This is because the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton is a pitch-perfect recreation of the London's Blackfriars Monastery, a theater that Shakespeare himself helped build. Called "One of the most historically important theaters in the world," even the lighting is historically accurate, with both audience and actors sharing the same natural light source.
While the sets, stage and lighting are all meticulously researched and historically accurate, thankfully the bubonic plague, constant lice, and public beheadings that were a part of Shakespeare's time have stayed firmly in the past.
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- Hours Performances: Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm
- Website American Shakespeare Center
- Address 10 S. Market St., Staunton, Virginia, United States
- Cost $20-$40
Exit 222 off of I-81 in VA
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Anonymous
October 20, 2009
Important to note that pay what you will nights make the plays much more affordable. I've been to several performances and loved every single one, though not all are child friendly.
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