2026 Shakespeare Fest: As You Like It

Banished from court and cast into the Forest of Arden, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy and discovers that love, freedom, and self-discovery thrive far from the rules of society. As shepherds, fools, lords, and lovers wander through the woods, mistaken identities and unexpected romances blossom under the trees. As You Like It is Shakespeare’s joyful celebration of love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, and delightfully chaotic. With music, mischief, and one of the most iconic heroines in the canon, this pastoral romp reminds us that sometimes the best way to find yourself… is to get a little lost. This production is presented at Sabot School’s Gillette Garden. The Main House is part of the original Larus estate, originally a sprawling estate of a tobacco baron, known affectionately as “Squire”. The Main House, built in 1925 after a fire destroyed the original structure, was designed in a “fanciful mixture of English Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean styles”. The renowned Charles Gillette designed Stony Point’s gardens. Blankets, chairs, and small coolers for picnic items are permitted. Umbrellas, tents, tables, and other shelters are prohibited in general lawn seating.