Edward the Fourth

By Thomas Heywood

Directed by Jason Compton with Cassie Hankins

King Edward IV of England just wanted a good time. Civil war, war with France, and his mother all have different ideas. And when his wife the Queen finds out about Edward's mistress, all bets are off.

An historical comedy for grown-ups about England's original party king, set in the Madison Children's Museum Wonderground.

Produced by Madison Shakespeare Company at Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St, Madison WI

Performances: June 19-28, 2026

Performance Times:
June 19
June 20
June 26
June 27
June 28

Ticket Prices: TBA

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

3/27/2026
3/28/2026
3/29/2026

Sign up to audition March 27-29 for Madison Shakespeare Company's Summer 2026 productions:

June 19-28: Edward the Fourth, directed by Jason Compton with Cassie Hankins

Candidates may be asked to present one short memorized monologue. Criteria will be provided in candidate appointment schedule email.

All candidates may be asked to participate in scene readings.

Video submissions are permitted from out-of-town participants who expect to be in the Madison area during rehearsal and performance but cannot attend auditions. MSC does not provide housing.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of May 4, 2026.

Auditions are at Glenwood Moravian Church, 725 Gilmore St. in Madison in the Fellowship room. Enter the building through the south (downhill) entrance near the Office sign and proceed straight ahead and up short steps to Fellowship.

Edward character descriptions: madisonshakespeare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MSC-Edward-IV-Character-Descriptions.pdf