Pax Amicus Castle Theatre - Shakespeare/Poe for Schools

23 LAKE SHORE ROAD, BUDD LAKE NJ 07828 | 973-691-2100

Shakespeare/Poe for Schools
2026/27 Dates
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Oct 26 - Nov 20, 2026

April 19 - May 21, 2027

All Shows: Weekdays (M-F) at 10:00AM

Estimated Departure Time: 12:30 - 12:45PM

Price Per Person: $22.00 (additional discount for full house or multiple days)

Please include all people attending when you reserve seats (students, teachers, chaperones, nurses, etc.)

You may reserve R&J or Poe at any time by e-mailing Karen Boyer: karen@paxamicus.com
Dates are available on a first come, first serve basis.

TALES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
October 26 - November 20, 2026

The tragic life, violent passions and breathtaking tales of terror of Edgar Allan Poe are woven into an intricate tapestry of drama, comedy, music and terror. Featuring: The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, Israfel, The Masque of Red Death, Annabelle Lee, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher and more!

AVAILABILITY AS OF 9/29/26

MON	TUES	WED	THUR	FRI
10/26 55 seats	10/27 SOLD OUT	10/28 95 seats	10/29 30 seats	10/30 70 seats
11/2 45 seats	11/3 185 seats	11/4 55 seats	11/5 NO SHOW	11/6 NO SHOW
11/9 185 seats	11/10 100 seats	11/11 SOLD OUT	11/12 70 seats	11/13 10 seats
11/16 55 seats	11/17 30 seats	11/18 185 seats	11/19 70 seats	11/20 SOLD OUT

ROMEO AND JULIET
April 19 - May 21, 2027

AVAILABILITY AS OF 9/9/26

MON	TUES	WED	THUR	FRI
4/19 185 seats	4/20 130 seats	4/21 185 seats	4/22 185 seats	4/23 185 seats
4/26 185 seats	4/27 185 seats	4/28 185 seats	4/29 185 seats	4/30 185 seats
5/3 185 seats	5/4 185 seats	5/5 185 seats	5/6 185 seats	5/7 50 seats
5/10 185 seats	5/11 185 seats	5/12 185 seats	5/13 185 seats	5/14 185 seats
5/17 40 seats	5/18 40 seats	5/19 40 seats	5/20 40 seats	5/21 185 seats

UPDATED CANCELLATION AND ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Termination
Once a contract/invoice is sent, you are on the schedule and we assume you are attending the performance. The Sponsoring Organization may terminate this contract at any time by giving written notice no less than thirty (30) days' from scheduled performance date. If the contract is terminated with less than thirty (30) days' notice, Sponsoring Organization will be subject to a termination fee of 25% of contract amount.

Final Attendance Numbers
While Final Attendance Numbers may change due to circumstances beyond your control, it cannot change more than 15% within fourteen (14) days of scheduled performance, else Sponsoring Organizations will be responsible for full contract amount.

Payment
Payment in full is due no later than the day of your performance, unless a previous arrangement has been made. Payment should be mailed to the address below or you may bring payment with you (check, cash or credit card).

Make checks payable to:
Castle Shakespeare Repertory Theatre
And mail to:
23 Lake Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828

By bringing your classes to see a play at Pax Amicus, teachers enable students to meet the core curriculum-content standards
in the areas of Visual/Performing Arts, Language Arts Literacy and Social Studies.

Shakespearean English-acted in a natural, realistic way, accessible to all
Performances edited to fit your school day (Running time: approximately 2 1/2 hours, which includes intermission and Q&A.)
An exciting, educational stage combat demonstration for Romeo and Juliet (following performance).
Meet the cast in a question-answer period after the show
Colorful and authentic period costumes, sets and music
Plenty of free parking for buses and cars - and a ramp for the handicapped (regretfully, we do not have handicap-accessible bathrooms)
An intimate (we seat just under 200) student-friendly environment
Reasonable cost: $22 per person ($20 per person if you book the whole house or multiple dates with 185+ people)
Easy access via all major NJ, NY and PA highways - off routes 80 and 46
Appropriate for middle, high school and college students

Pax Amicus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.