Frequently Asked Questions

The Company

How are you affiliated with Mount Royal University?
- Shakespeare in the Park began 23 years ago as a theatre program run by Mount Royal University's Department of Theatre, Speech and Music Performance. Since then, we have grown to be our own company, which is overseen by the Mount Royal Conservatory. Not all of our company members are students from Mount Royal University – but they do produce some great talent!
Who works for you?
- We hire Shakespeare and theatre enthusiasts. Some of our actors, technicians and office staff have been in the profession for a long time, others are still perfecting their skills, some are new graduates, while others are still in school. For the young actors in the company, Shakespeare in the Park offers a unique mentorship experience.
Why are you asking for donations?
- SITP is a non-profit organization; because of this, we rely heavily on the generosity of our audience. We ask for donations to help us to pay for the time and resources it takes to mount our productions each year, so we can stay inexpensive and accessible to the public. Find out how you can help SITP.

Ordering Online

Visit the Reservations page for details on reserved seating and placing a picnic basket order.

The Shows

What happens during bad weather?
- The show must go on. We rarely cancel shows in advance. If it does rain during the performance, we hold the show for a few minutes until the rain slows. If it is terrible weather that becomes dangerous for our actors, we will cancel the show. If you have bought picnic baskets, we ask for you to pick them up that night as they are non-refundable and will be made no matter what the weather is.Sorry, but we do not offer refunds.
Why do you alternate shows?
- Performances alternate in order to give variety - this way, a patron could watch four different shows within a span of 48 hours!