Coriolano - A Texican Tragedy
by Walking Shadow Shakespeare
May. 23 - May. 24
Saturday-Sunday
Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project is thrilled to announce that we are bringing Shakespeare to Pease Park for one night only, presenting an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus. This is the first time this tragedy has been performed in Austin in almost 15 years, and we are so proud of the vision our creative team has crafted to make it engaging and accessible for modern audiences.
Join us to watch the story of a thriving Mexican city as they battle against an invading Texian force. Coriolano, the strongest general, struggles to understand the citizens, and casts them off as lesser than he. This, along with his overbearing mother, creates tension, culminating in a high noon showdown between Coriolano and his nemesis Aufidius. With bilingual actors, this show celebrates the diverse cultures that made (and make) Texas the beautiful cultural landscape that it was, and continues to be.
The team of 28 will assemble from across the city (and country!) to rehearse for the first time just one day before performing, and we can’t wait to see what happens. We have costumes, props, and set pieces all coming together on the same day as our actors. With only moments for fittings and adjustments in person, our work through the spring to design unique pieces for each actor will bring this historical celebration to life!
Director: Andrew Mendoza (he/him), Dramaturg: Demian Chavez Galvan (they/them), Producer: Steph Crugnola (she/her)
About Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project Walking Shadow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatre company whose mission is to unite classical texts with a contemporary community through innovative and accessible productions, social events and educational opportunities. We performed our first production Much Ado About Nothing in 2011 in Massachusetts, and since then have mounted full Shakespearean productions across three states, hosted zoom performances through lockdown, developed one-rehearsal and interactive education show formats, and brought our communities together through community events and workshops.For more information, please visit walkingshadowshakespeare.com or follow us on instagram @wsshakes.
Coriolano - A Texican Tragedy
by adapted from William Shakespeare
Walking Shadow Shakespeare
May 23 - May 24, 2026
Rehearsal on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Performance on Sunday, May 24 , 2026 at 7:00 pm (90 min runtime, no intermission)
Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street, Austin, TX 78703
Tickets: Free Admission. Reservations encouraged. Click HERE.
Accessibility: We’ll be offering ASL interpretation, live English captioning, audio description, and summary materials in Spanish.
We recommend bringing a blanket or camping chair to enhance your night out.
