About Will & Company

Founder and director Colin Cox and a touring group of artists, much like the troupes who traversed the provinces in Shakespeare's day, make ageless classics more accessible to young audiences. Celebrate the timeless language and classic theatre of Shakespeare's work by selecting a tragedy or a comedy for students to enjoy. Each performance features narration of the story of the play, a presentation of several major scenes, and information about the history and background of the play. These dynamic performances are a great way to intrigue, entrance and educate students about the captivating work of William Shakespeare.

Will & Company offers five different performances.

A Christmas Carol

Age level: Grades K-12

This performance is a humorous and touching tale by Charles Dickens, one of England's most beloved authors. This story is a non-denominational thematic exploration of poverty, family and giving. True to the Will & Company style, A Christmas Carol is highly interactive--students get the chance to act alongside a group of professional actors and contribute to a delightful rendition of the famous story.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Age level: Grades K-12

This performance is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s rollicking adventure in a forest grove filled with spirits.

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The Odyssey 

Age level: Grades K-12

Homer's literary epic is brought to the stage in an adventurous, theatrical style. The production includes innovative use of puppets, mime and choreographed swordplay. A narrator describes the plot as it unfolds, while the company performs major scenes using the convention of a Greek chorus.

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Prices good until June 30, 2023. Prices are for assemblies in schools during regular school hours.  Performances outside these parameters may incur an additional fee. Grant funding for schools may be available to offset assembly prices. Contact us for further information.