Tavern Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by New Canon Theatre Co.
Directed by the Company
When you combine Shakespeare, great local talent, great drinks, and audience interaction, you get an unforgettable night of community, laughter, and camaraderie. Started in 2022 and molded after the Backroom Shakespeare Project, these “Tavern Shakespeare” production put the “bar” in Bard and take Shakespeare back to its rowdy roots.


Audience, Other Brother Brew Co.

J. Matthew Gordon as Petruchio, Gary Bolen as Gremio, and Christopher Sullinger as Grumio

Eva Sinotte as Kate and Kiana Sorensen as Bianca

J. Matthew Gordon as Petruchio

Christopher Sullinger as the Pedant and Anjoli Aguilar as Lucentio

Matthew Reich as Hortensio

The Company of 'ShakesBeer: Taming of the Shrew'

Matthew Reich as Hortensio and Kiana Sorensen as Bianca

J. Matthew Gordon as Petruchio

Justine Stock as Tranio

Anjoli Aguilar as Lucentio and Justine Stock as Tranio


The Company of 'Henry V: War Criminal'

Anjoli Aguilar as the Dauphin

Justine Stock as Fluellen

J. Matthew Gordon as King Henry V, Scott Harrison as Exeter

Anjoli Aguilar as the Dauphin

Scott Harrison as Exeter

Anjoli Aguilar as a Chorus

Matthew Reich as a Balladeer

J. Matthew Gordon as King Henry V

D. Scott McQuiston as the King of France

Matthew Reich as Pistol