A Valentine's Affair 2027

By William Shakespeare and others

Directed by Birdie La Barre

"I do love nothing in the world so well as you!"

Madison's unique Valentine's Day tradition continues with a fresh lineup of passion, romance, and unrequited love from William Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Our ensemble brings you history's greatest lovers, seducers, and schemers in just 90 minutes, with familiar faces and unconventional suitors alike, plus the unpredictable fun of Sonnets From a Hat.

Produced by Madison Shakespeare Company at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison

Performances: February 11-13, 2026

Performance Times:
Thu, Feb 11th - 7:30pm
Fri, Feb 12th - 7:30pm
Sat, Feb 13th - 5:00pm
Sat, Feb 13th - 7:30pm

bartelltheatre.org/2026/a-valentines-affair-2027 for tickets

Ticket Prices: $25

Call 608-661-9696 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

11/9/2026
11/10/2026

Join the world’s longest-running ensemble performing classic love scenes. A Valentine’s Affair 2027 is directed by Birdie La Barre, whose recent directing credits include Dr. Ride’s American Beach House (co-directed) and CapitalQ Festival 2025/26.

For this season of A Valentine’s Affair we are looking for six performers:
– Three for characters like Rosalind, Beatrice, Celia, Hermia, Helena, Viola, Juliet, Bianca, Isabella, Julia, and Hero.
– Three for characters like Benedick, Petruchio, Brutus, Orlando, Demetrius, Lysander, Autolycus, Silvius, Romeo, Valentine, and Sir Andrew.

Signup required at madisonshakespeare.org/auditions . You will be assigned an audition time after your signup is processed. Appointments are available on the evenings of November 9 and 10. Callbacks, if necessary, are November 11.