Your First Time?

The experience of The Curtain Theatre is like no other theater, and may require a little more preparation on your part than a normal night of theater.  Here are some things to keep in mind and tips on how to make the most of your visit:

♦ The Curtain is an open air theater. Please check the weather prior to heading to the theater.

• Cold Weather: If it is cold, we encourage patrons to bring their own blankets. Note that because the theater is by the lake it is often up to ten degrees cooler than the temperature "in town."
• Hot Weather: If it is warm outside, you may want to bring your own insect repellant.
• Wet Weather: We will perform following light rain. Most seating is covered.

♦ Wear the right shoes. There are no sidewalks at The Curtain. The ground is uneven lawn and gravel, and the theater seating is two stories tall with wooden steps. We are happy to make seating arrangements for patrons with mobility issues.

♦ Refreshments and Merchandise are available. We are BYO drinks and food but do also have cold and hot drinks (weather dependent) and snacks for purchase, as well as TBM merchandise. Portable restroom facilities are located next to the theater.

♦ You are part of the experience. Because The Baron’s Men is primarily an Elizabethan troupe acting in an Elizabethan theater, our actors will be very close to you. Generally, our actors are within about ten feet of the ground level audience. Because of this, our actors can actively see you and will often interact with audience members. Please feel free to boo, hiss, cheer, and let the actors know how you feel! 

♦ Shakespeare can sometimes be racy stuff. Shakespeare wrote for both the rich and the poor alike, catering to the tastes of both. The Baron’s Men does not shy away from any part of the text, so don’t be surprised if our telling is a little bawdier than what you’ve experienced in the past – especially if your primary exposure to Shakespeare was in high school English. If you have questions regarding a show, please just send an email to info@thebaronsmen.org and we’ll be happy to discuss the content of the play with you.