On July 2, 2008, thirteen Hobart Shakespeareans performed for a fabulous group of educators in Jamestown, New York. We are all grateful for their hospitality.

For ten glorious days in July, fifty Hobart Shakespeareans attended the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. The kids performed Sir Ian McKellen's Acting Shakespeare twice for huge crowds at the Green Show.

For 5 weeks in May and June, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed As You Like It in Room 56.

In March 2008, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed in Chicago for an outstanding group of teachers and school leaders.

The Hobart Shakespeareans toured the nation in January 2008. We are so grateful to the thousands who came out to see us perform and have us autograph books.

On October 23, the Sir Ian McKellen and the Royal Shakespeare Company watched an astonishing performance. The RSC officially became Hobart Shakespeareans. The room was bursting with Joy, and no one wanted the day to end.

Every December 24th, the Hobart Shakespeareans come from all over the nation to feed the homeless. The children sing, play, and bring comfort and joy to people less fortunate than they. It is the ultimate reunion, as children as young as nine work side by side with college students.

On July 4th, 2007, the Hobart Shakespeareans gave a wonderful performance for the sisters of Alpha Delta Kappa. The audience response was overwhelming. The sorority shocked the children with a gift of almost $6000.

The Hobart Shakespeareans recently returned from eleven days at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

46 kids watched nine plays. Favorites included The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Gem of the Ocean, Rabbit Hole, On the Razzle, Tracy’s Tiger, and The Cherry Orchard.

After a year of work, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed Macbeth throughout May 2007.

In May 2007, the Hobart Shakespeareans performed in front of almost 10,000 teachers in Atlanta.

Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire, the NY Times Bestseller, was published in January 2007. Twenty-four students accompanied Rafe and Barbara across the country to perform for audiences and demonstrate the life lessons learned in Room 56.

On Saturday, April 27, 2007, the Hobart Shakespeareans rocked UCLA at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.