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MT Shakes! at Rau Elementary
MT Shakes! at Ekalaka Elementary
MT Shakes! at Lincoln Elementary (Miles City)
Special Events
The Elise Event is a chance for friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks to gather and raise support for MSIP’s Shakespeare in the Schools program. Join us for a performance of this year’s Shakespeare in the Schools’ production of As You Like It. The performance will be followed by a lively Q&A and mingling with the cast, MSIP Artistic Director & Staff, dinner, and a partially-hosted bar.
The Elise Event
Saturday, November 4
Your ticket includes open seating during the performance, a reception, and two drink tickets. Seating is first-come, first-served.
6:00 p.m. – Cocktails, morsels, & live music at the Black Box Theater
6:45 p.m. – Shakespeare in the Schools performance of As You Like It & talkback
8:45 p.m. – Join the cast for more cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and music
9:30 p.m. – Bid adieu
About The Elise Event
Named for late benefactor Elise R. Donohue, The Elise Event is a celebration of Shakespeare in the Schools honoring Elise’s remarkable dedication to the arts in our community. The Elise Event began in 2002, when Elise bid on an auction item for a private performance of a Shakespeare in the Schools’ production. Recognizing the production’s value to the community, Elise gifted the performance back to the public, allowing others to experience the marvelous production. From that initial public performance, the Elise Event was born. Now in its 21st year, the Elise Event has grown over time to become a treasured annual celebration.
Known and loved to many in the Gallatin Valley, Elise was an ardent advocate for the performing arts and a dedicated supporter of numerous institutions. Her family carries on her generous spirit and passionate advocacy of the arts by providing the community an opportunity to learn about Shakespeare in the Schools and pass on the torch of Shakespeare’s masterpieces to future generations.
“Students should see Shakespeare because language is important and I believe we should allow the arts to transform us and enable us to live a thoughtful life.”
– Elise R. Donohue
Join MSIP for the 21st annual Elise Event, an evening benefitting the Shakespeare in the Schools Program.
For its 31st season, the Shakespeare in the Schools program brings As You Like It & educational workshops to 50 schools across MT and WY for a day-long residency.
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What MSIP Is Up To Now...
For All People.
For All Time.
Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural and under-served communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching the lives of people in Montana, and beyond, for 51 years. Ushering Shakespeare’s immortal stories of life, love, and tragedy into a modern era, MSIP is dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions of theatre and literature. Audiences will discover the magic of Shakespeare through a progressive and inclusive lens, where universal truths of mankind are united through stories that stretch beyond space and time.
Founded on the firm belief that Shakespeare belongs to everyone, the accomplished company of performers and staff work tirelessly to connect people, communities, and the arts, as they spread messages of unity and understanding. Experience Montana Shakespeare in the Parks under the welcoming blue skies of the West and relish in world-class performances that are free and friendly to all, and, for all time.
Show Your Support
For 51 years Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been building community traditions through free performances in your parks and in your schools. We couldn’t do this without you. In fact, 80% of our funds come from grants, sponsorships, and donations from supporters like you.
Education
For 50 years Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been building community traditions through free performances in your parks and in your schools. We couldn’t do this without you.
Education
For 51 years Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been building community traditions through free performances in your parks and in your schools. We couldn’t do this without you.
We Need You.
Situated in the heart of Big Sky country, Bozeman, Montana, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is an outreach program of Montana State University serving 61 rural and underserved communities in over 10 weeks across 5 states. We are always looking for world-class actors and volunteers to join our team.
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Experience Montana Shakespeare in the Parks under the welcoming blue skies of the West and relish in world-class performances that are free and friendly to all, and, for all time.