Pump House and Viroqua Shakespeare in Partnership present the 4th Annual Bardathon!
When: January 18 – 25, 2026 – 24/7!
Where:
In Viroqua at Arkadia (formerly The Commons), in La Crosse at Pump House AND online via Zoom
– Sunday, January 18th at 4pm at Arkadia (formerly The Commons) in Viroqua
– Wednesday, January 21 at 4pm at Pump House in La Crosse.
*To join in person after business hours when doors are locked at Pump House, please call 608-785-1434 as you arrive and a host will let you in.
How it Works:
The entirety of Shakespears works will be read aloud during a non-stop read held in person and online. All are welcome to join in person at either location or via zoom at any time day or night to read along or just listen. All ages welcome! No experience necessary. Free experience.
Follow the schedule to see when each of Shakespeares works will be read.
Viroqua Shakespeare AUDITION NOTICE for Romeo & Juliet
Auditions:
@ The Pump House, La Crosse, WI – Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12-4 pm
@ Landmark Theater, Viroqua, WI – Friday, January 30th, 2026, 5-8 pm
Actors are encouraged to prepare one monologue from a Shakespeare play of their choosing. Songs, instruments, or skill/talent sharing is also valued!
If you cannot attend auditions, please send a word of interest or an audition video to liam@thoreaucollege.org
Rehearsals June 1st-24th, 2026
Performances June 25th-28th, 2026