The Rude Mechanicals is a theater company at Shepherd University devoted to the performing socially conscious productions of medieval and Renaissance drama. Past productions include "The Harrowing of Hell," "The Second Shepherds' Play," "Mankind," "Death and Destruction" and staged readings of scenes from Shakespeare.

The company has performed in Shepherdstown, Washington DC, and Toronto. In the summer of 2001, the Rude Mechanicals performed "The Death of Herod" at the Festival for the International Society for Medieval Theatre in Groningen, Netherlands.

Spring 2009

Performance Dates

Friday, April 3rd at 8PM

Saturday, April 4th at 8PM

Sunday, April 5th at 2PM

Wednesday, April 8th at 9PM - FREE FOR SHEPHERD STUDENTS

Thursday, April 9th at 9PM - FREE FOR SHEPHERD STUDENTS

Friday, April 10th at 8PM

Saturday, April 11th at 8PM

For more information, contact Dr. Betty Ellzey, bellzey@shepherd.edu, 304-876-5208.

For more information, contact Dr. Betty Ellzey (876-5208, bellzey@shepherd.edu).