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ABOUT US

THE GUILD

SSG is a certified non-profit corporation in the state of Texas and is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.

Like a roving gypsy troupe of Elizabethan actors, The Stolen Shakespeare Guild is a producing theatre company without a home. The Guild's productions are on the move performing in various venues.

MISSION STATEMENT ... Our wish is to bring Shakespeare to the general public in a way that is both fresh and entertaining. We shall perform the works of Shakespeare, works from which he drew his inspiration, and works that, in turn, have been influenced by the immortal Bard himself. Also, we seek to debunk the myth that Shakespeare and other forms of theatre are inaccessible to the modern audience. The Stolen Shakespeare Guild is committed to bringing the works of William Shakespeare and other playwrights alive in the twenty-first century.

THE COMPANY

 
 

            Jason Morgan is a graduate of Texas Woman's University with a Master of Arts in theatre and Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre. As an actor, Jason has appeared in over one hundred stage and independent film productions. For The Stolen Shakespeare Guild, he has played Touchstone and Adam in As You Like It; Shakespeare in Dark Lady Of The Sonnets; Claudio, Polonius, & Shakespeare in The Fifteen Minute Hamlet; Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing; and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. In the DFW area, he has performed at Theatre Arlington, Rover Dramawerks, Museum of Modern Art of Ft. Worth, NM Productions, Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Artisan Center Theatre, Onstage, Runway Theatre, and many more. In addition, he has directed over twenty stage productions. Some of his directing credits Include Francine's Mitzvah's at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre, Bye Bye Birdie at Artisan Center Theatre, Barefoot In The Park & Run For Your Wife at Onstage, and CSF 2007, Much Ado About Nothing & As You Like It for The Stolen Shakespeare Guild. Jason teaches Acting I, Film Appreciation and Theatre Appreciation, and is a director at Tarrant County College, South Campus.  
 

JASON MORGAN

                
 

Artistic and Executive Director

               
     
 

            As a native of California, Lauren has worked throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She has performed with Masquer’s Playhouse, Chanticleer’s Theatre, Amador Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Playwrights Center of San Francisco, and Diablo Light Opera. Some of the roles she has played while in San Francisco were Laurey in Oklahoma, Luisa in The Fantasticks, and Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods. Lauren received her theatre training from San Francisco State University and has a Bachelor of Music degree from Texas Christian University. After graduating, Lauren has performed at some of the top theatre companies in the DFW area, including Lyric Stage, Plano Repertory Theatre, Fort Worth Opera at Bass Hall, Artisan Center Theatre, and Theatre Arlington. Her favorite roles include Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Milly in Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, and Bobby Melrose in Stage Door. Also, she has performed with The Fort Worth Opera Company in the productions of Romeo et Juliette, Dialogues of The Carmelites and La Boheme. For The Stolen Shakespeare Guild, she has been seen on stage in the roles of Hero in Much Ado About Nothing, Celia in As You Like It, and Ophelia in The Fifteen–Minute Hamlet. In addition she has a passion for arts education and teaches voice lessons at South Lake Music Academy, and has also taught classes for young people in acting, musical theatre, and Shakespeare.  
 

LAUREN MORGAN

            
 

Outreach Educational Coordnator

               
                   
 

            Residing in Fort Worth, Will Grimes is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing for one of the top five homebuilders in the United States. He has been recognized numerous times by employers throughout his career for his leadership, service and “bottom-line” results. Prior to entering the professional arena of sales and sales management, Will was involved in theatre from an early age, directing his first “play” in the fifth grade. He continued his interest both behind the scenes and on stage throughout High School and then attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University. After graduating in 1993 with a Double Major in Communications and Theatre Arts, Will moved to Dallas where he found an agent and began working with local television and film productions, as well as assisting regional casting directors. He also co-founded “3’s Company – An Actor’s Showcase” which was a venue focused on highlighting new talent to local agents and casting directors. Will’s love of the arts and experience acquired from that medium are an important element to the success of his business career and a continuing lifelong passion. Transitioning from full time actor to businessman, whether in audio/visual related fields or sales and marketing management, he has continued to find opportunities to be involved with performance.  
 

WILL GRIMES

                
 

Business Manager

                
                   
 

            Stefanie holds a Master of Arts from Texas Woman's University with emphasis in Stage Management and Directing and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University with emphasis in Acting. Stefanie is proud to join the creative team at Stolen Shakespeare Guild. Stefanie has served as Resident Stage Manager at Artisan Center Theatre where she worked as Stage Manager, Light Designer and various other roles in such shows as Singin’ in the Rain, Big River, A Christmas Carol Miracle, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Forever Plaid and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Stefanie currently teaches Middle and High School Theatre at Southwest Christian School where she has directed The Importance of Being Earnest and Oklahoma!  
 

STEFANIE GLENN

                
 

Company Manager

                
                   
 

            This is Nancy's fourth show (CSF 2008) with The Stolen Shakespeare Guild.  She has been the props artisan for all the condensed Shakespeare festivals and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Nancy has also created props for Artisan Center Theater in Hurst, Onstage in Bedford and Starlight in Euless.  She would like to thank Jason and Lauren for letting her play with them again.  
 

NANCY WAAK

                
 

Props Artisan

              

 

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD

To learn how to become a contributor to the Stolen Shakespeare Guild click here.
 
 
 

PIRATES AND WENCHES OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($20 and up)
 

SERFS OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($50 and up)

Evelyn T Clifton

June Duggins

Ann and David Ouzts
 

TRADESPEOPLE OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($100 and up)

Judge and Mrs. James H. Boddie, Jr.

Billy J. Boyd

Raymond and Shirley Baring
 

SQUIRES AND NURSES OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($200 and up)

Winnona Hendren

James and Rachel Morgan

Will and Robin Grimes
 

KNIGHTS AND MAIDENS OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($400and up)

Dr. Judith Cherry and Glenn Cherry

William M. Allen

Michael Boyd
 

LORDS AND LADIES OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD (600 and up)

Phillip G. South and Rebecca S. Badger
 

KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD ($1000 and up)

Jason and Lauren Morgan
 
 

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTORS OF THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE GUILD
 

APPRENTICESHIPS ($500 and up)

Robin Grimes Interiors

 

MASTERS ($2000 and up)

Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County