Oscar Wilde’s classic tragedy based on the Biblical story of the beheading of John the Baptist… reimagined as a comedic tribute to the 1990s. In short: it’s Oscar Wilde’s Salome as only the Rude Mechanicals would stage it.
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Auditions for Salome
Bring your best 90s character impressions to the off-the-wall collaborative production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome as a tribute to 1990s media and culture
Romeo & Juliet: A Comedy
Jan 30-Feb 8. Lope de Vega’s hilarious twist on the star-crossed lovers offers plenty of laughs to anyone who might have ever wished Romeo and Juliet a happier ending.
Much Ado About Nothing – May 7 – 17
Rude Mechanicals Much Ado May 7-17: Set in today’s America – where battles tend to be fought in the courtroom – does love conquer all?
The School for Scandal – Aug 23 – Sept 7
This 80s edition of The Rude Mechanicals comedy of manners features The School for Scandal morning TV show to catch up on the day’s gossip and never let the truth get in the way of a good story. You never know who today’s featured subject will be, so tune in live at the Greenbelt Arts Center to find out.
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