Bard Crawl
The Bar(d) CrawL
The Bard Walks Into A Bar…
Southern Shakespeare Company kicks off its 2026–2027 season with The Bar(d) Crawl, an immersive theatrical adventure featuring Shakespeare scenes, local bars, a trolley ride, swordplay, music, and plenty of merriment.
This one-of-a-kind experience brings Shakespeare out of the theatre and into the heart of Tallahassee nightlife. Audiences will travel by trolley to three local venues for an unforgettable evening of live performance, laughter, and community.
Show Dates
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 AM and 7:30 PM
Starting location: The Monroe
About the Show
The Bar(d) Crawl features four Shakespeare scenes, six actors, three bars, and one trolley ride through Tallahassee. Each stop offers a different scene, style, and flavor — from sword fighting to comedy to a musical finale.
Whether you are a lifelong Shakespeare fan or just looking for a lively night out, this immersive experience is designed to make the Bard feel fresh, fun, and close enough to raise a glass to.
Trolley Stop Order & Scenes
Stop 1: The Monroe
Hamlet
Act V, Scene 2
Featuring a sword fight
Stop 2: Hummingbird Wine Bar
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Act II, Scene 1
Stop 3: Battle Pony / Gaines Street Pies
Henry IV, Part I
Act II, Scene 2
Stop 4: The Monroe
Much Ado About Nothing
Act V, Scene 4
Finale with song
Tickets
Each General Ticket includes:
One complimentary alcoholic OR non-alcoholic drink (total of four) at each stop on the crawl
Admission on the chartered trolley for transportation between venues
One SSC can koozie
Must be 16 years of age or older to attend the Bar(d) Crawl
Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal adult
Tickets: $65
Purchase tickets: https://southernshakes.ludus.com/200529999
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Auditions
Ready to bring Shakespeare to life in one of Southern Shakespeare Company’s most unique productions? Auditions are now open for The Bar(d) Crawl.
We are seeking six actors for a fast-moving, high-energy evening of Shakespeare scenes performed across three venues. Scenes will include comedy, a sword fight, and a musical finale.
Audition Dates
Friday, July 24, 2026
6:00–10:00 PM
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Callbacks:
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Location: 136 Progress Drive, Tallahassee
Actors should prepare a one-minute monologue. Shakespeare is preferred but not required.
Whether you are a seasoned Shakespeare performer or looking for a new theatrical adventure, we would love to see you there.
Reserve your audition slot: https://signup.com/go/UqYJWWA
Video auditions may be submitted to: Stephen@SouthernShakes.org by July 23, 2026.
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