A Bold and Modern New Adaptation
Caesar
Adapted by Tyler Dobrowsky
From Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Directed by Morgan Green
February 6-22, 2026
What would you do to protect your home?
Shakespeare’s classic political tragedy is reborn as a gripping contemporary thriller in this bold new adaptation by Tyler Dobrowsky. Caesar stays true to Shakespeare’s original language but trims the story to its leanest, most urgent core—cutting to the heart of ambition, authoritarianism, and the cost of protecting democracy.
Brutus, a principled Roman senator, joins a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar, fearing the rise of tyranny. But once the deed is done, the fragile dream of liberty spirals into violence, unrest, and civil war. As alliances shift and Rome descends into chaos, the play asks: Who gets to hold power? And at what price?
Running just 95 minutes, Caesar is fast-paced and fiercely relevant, inviting audiences to draw parallels between ancient Rome and the political tensions of our world today.
In a season about what it means to be home, Caesar asks: who gets to shape the future of a nation? And what are we willing to risk to defend the place—and people—we love?
Three Things to Know: 2025/26 Season
This is a swift, 90-minute, four-person version of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, with a sleek, brutalist, contemporary design — no togas.
Its intimate, urgent performances pull you right into the action.
It is accessible and engaging for audiences new to Shakespeare — no prior knowledge required.
Tyler has previously worked on productions of Julius Caesar at Trinity Rep in Providence, Rhode Island, and at Asolo Rep, in Sarasota, FL.
Morgan Green is an Obie Award-winning director and one of the co-artistic directors at the Wilma Theater, where last season she directed Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ The Comeuppance. She is known for inventive, visually striking, and emotionally raw interpretations. This is Morgan’s PTC directorial debut.
Morgan and Tyler’s collaboration invites audiences to experience Shakespeare through a 21st-century lens — sharp, dynamic, and deeply human.
Preserving Shakespeare’s language, Caesar centers on the play’s most urgent themes: political power, loyalty, violence, and ambition. It examines how power can corrupt — and how fear, ego, and misinformation can divide a nation. This new adaptation resonates deeply with America’s current political and social climate, sparking conversation about leadership, justice, and civic responsibility.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6PM
Caesar Reimagined — Poetry, Power, and Public Voice ; This evening will explore Shakespeare’s questions of leadership, public responsibility, and masculinity through original poetry readings inspired by the plays themes and a dynamic discussion exploring how information is framed, how public opinion is influenced and what it means to how to participate in modern civic life.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2PM
This performance offers live audio description for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Through a wireless headset, audience members receive a spoken account of the visual elements of the production, including actions, costumes, and scenery.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3PM
This performance includes open captioning, displaying the spoken dialogue, sound effects, and other audio elements in real time on a screen visible from select seating areas.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4:30PM
This post-show discussion will explore the role of media in civic engagement and how communities—both locally and nationally—confront issues of power, violence, and oppression in the pursuit of protecting their civil liberties.
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:30PM
Join director Morgan Green and playwright Tyler Dobrowsky for an intimate conversation about their creative process in bringing this adaptation of Julius Caesar to life.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1PM
This performance features live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation by certified interpreters. Reserved seating is available to ensure optimal sightlines to the interpreters.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12PM, with special programming beginning one hour prior to the performance
Go behind the scenes of our production of Julius Caesar with a member of the creative team. Join us for an interactive page-to-stage workshop and conversation in which we will a key scene from Caesar, explore how the text becomes performance, and discuss the artistic influences that shaped the production.
February 19, 2026 at 6PM, with special programming beginning one hour prior to the performance
Join us for a lively, interactive dive into Caesar! We’ll read key scenes together, explore character motivations through fun improv games, and engage in casual conversation about the play’s themes—power, persuasion, and civic responsibility with a local scholar. No experience needed; all are welcome to read, play, and reflect.
Running Time
90 minutes, no intermission.
Age Recommendation
Ages 12+
Content Advisory
Contains depictions of violence