North Country Shakes:
Special Villains Unit
June 24 - July 2, 2026
Weathervane's free Shakespeare in the park is back!
North Country Shakes: Special Villains Unit is a one-of-a-kind adventure that brings Shakespeare’s most notorious characters into the spotlight. This playful show explores what really drives the Bard’s villains—and whether their choices were worth it in the end.
Discover why the hot-headed Tybalt can’t stand Romeo, why the brave MacDuff seeks revenge against the cruel Macbeth, and why the sneaky Iago betrays his friend Othello. Packed with fun dialogue, mystery, and Shakespearean flair, this journey into the villains’ world just might reveal something surprising: maybe—even maybe—they can find a path to redemption.
Conceived and Adapted by Jorge Donoso
Suitable for all ages
Run Time: 45 minutes
FREE! No reservations required.
Performed outside the Weathervane on the Dave Kenney Stage.
Should a performance be cancelled it’ll be announced on Weathervane’s social media platforms.
Performances
Wednesday, June 24 at 5 PM
Thursday, June 25 at 5 PM
Friday, June 26 at 5 PM
Saturday, June 27 at 5 PM
PERFORMANCES
Monday, June 29 at 5 PM
Wednesday, July 1 at 5 PM
Thursday, July 2 at 5 PM
SEating
Patrons recommended to bring their own seating (blankets, chairs). A limited number of plastic chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. House opens approximately 30 minutes before curtain. Bug spray recommended. This event is pet friendly.
CAST
COMING SOON!
Ophelia Beebe
Ophelia Beebe
N/A
ALTON BRADBURY
Alton Bradbury
N/A
Claudia Canuto
Claudia Canuto
GREASE (Ensemble)
JOSIE CROMER
JOSIE CROMER
GREASE (Ensemble)
Morgan Forest
Morgan Forest
N/A
Baylee Fuentes
Baylee Fuentes
N/A
Chloe Gagnon
Chloe Gagnon
N/A
Nolo Gonzalez
Nolo Gonzalez
GREASE (Sonny), WAITRESS (Ensemble)
Kansas Lynch
Kansas Lynch
N/A
Nora Jellison
Nora Jellison
N/A
Brooke Lavoie
Brooke Lavoie
N/A
Nora McCann
Nora McCann
N/A
Mack McCloud**
Mack McCloud**
JAGGED LITTLE PILL (Frankie),
GREASE (Patty Simcox)
Mick St. Cyr
Mick St. Cyr
N/A
Deb Stinehour
Deb Stinehour
N/A
Violet Streivig
Violet Streivig
N/A
Carrington Tetreault
Carrington Tetreault
N/A
Joshua Thompson**
Joshua Thompson**
JAGGED LITTLE PILL (Ensemble)
GREASE (Keneckie)
Ria Yamdagni
Ria Yamdagni
JAGGED (Ensemble), GREASE (Sandy), WAITRESS (Ensemble), HONKY TONK (Darlene), TEMPEST (Cast), PRODUCERS (Ensemble)
**Denotes member of 2025 Weathervane Intern Program
CREATIVE TEAM
Jorge Donoso (he/him)
EIGHTH SEASON
Off-Broadway: At The Wedding (Lincoln Center Theater), Baby (Out of the Box Theatrics), 48 Hours in El Bronx (Harlem9/Pregones). Other: Buyer & Cellar, The Curious Incident (Weathervane Theatre); Into the Woods, Peter and the Starcatcher (Playmakers Repertory Company); Triassic Parq (Wagon Wheel Arts). MFA Acting, UNC-Chapel Hill. Listen to Jorge on the new Off-Broadway Cast Recording of BABY.
Grant Support
North Country Shakes: Shakespeare In Love (and Laughter) is made possible by a Challenge of America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
Production Photos by Lew Whitener