Shakespeare Comes Alive in Downtown Arlington, Thanks to New Non-profit

Arlington, TX– Shakespeare LIVE is announcing their official cast for the inaugural performance this spring. The non-profit will host four performances of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It from April 3 -5, 2025. Shakespeare Live is also working with local school districts to bring students to their Friday 11 AM matinee. 

This year’s production is led by Raphael Parry, who served as the Executive and Artistic Director for Shakespeare Dallas for 20 years. He and a cast of 13 actors will bring Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy to life thanks to the support of Dance Theatre of Arlington. 

The Shakespeare LIVE team is also thrilled to announce Emmy-nominated and Independent Spirit Award winning actor, Lou Diamond Phillips, has come on as an associate director of the production.

 Shakespeare LIVE’s mission is to bring the North Texas community together for entertainment and educational opportunities through free, live performances of Shakespeare every year. It is made possible by Downtown Arlington, Women Inspiring Philanthropy and many members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. 

As You Like It follows Rosalind as she flees to the forest, disguised as a man. What unfolds is a tale of intrigue, identity, and even love.