When a usurping duke makes a tyrannous banishment, two young women (and a clown) seek refuge in a dangerous place: the Forest of Arden.
Junkyard Shakespeare’s inaugural production of As You Like It - an immersive outdoor production that invited our audiences to step into the Forest of Arden (literally). Take a look at photos from multiple performances and footage taken behind the scenes.
Audience Reviews
We are so delighted by these glowing and generous reviews from our audience members. So much gratitude to them for taking the time to share their sentiments with us.
“It is truly inspiring to see you bring Shakespeare to life in its truest form.”
“The setting was great and I really felt like I was inside the world of the play because of that. It was intimate and personal, which I think is brave and good in the current times. …Great acting. I loved everybody’s presence. It is my neighborhood! …Always what I hoped for.”
“The setting was intimate and compelling, the acting and language work was so powerful and rooted in truth and understanding of the text. …The idea behind Junkyard Shakespeare is so inventive, resourceful and beautiful, and I cannot wait to see what you and the rest of the company cook up next!”
“My housemate...came home and said it was one of the best shows she’s seen.”
“I’m still smiling about the play. I enjoyed it so much.”
“It was probably my favorite production of a Shakespeare play of all time.”
“My husband and I loved the show, and he, especially, commented on how professional the performance was. …I commented to him that sitting in (Ardenne) Forest and watching your production was much more interesting and exciting than anything I’ve recently seen in NY. Then we had a conversation about the ART Theatre from the Brustein days, which made me pine for more interesting theater!