Caesar
Adapted by Tyler Dobrowsky
From Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
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 which preserves Shakespeare’s language, adapted by one of PTC’s co-artistic directors, Tyler Dobrowsky. Tyler has previously worked on productions of Julius Caesar at Trinity Rep in Providence, Rhode Island, and at Asolo Rep, in Sarasota, FL.
Director 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. This is Morgan’s PTC directorial debut.
Tyler said he was inspired to adapt Julius Caesar because its themes of political ambition, intrigue, and strife feel particularly resonant now more than ever.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6PM
Hip-hop meets Julius Caesar in an evening that features interactive games, a live DJ, and a conversation exploring themes of loyalty, power, violence, and betrayal—through the lens of hip-hop’s greatest songs, feuds, and the story of Caesar.
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 interactive pre-show presentation invites audiences to explore the world of the Roman Empire and the themes of Caesar through improv-based theatre exercises and a conversation with a local scholar.
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
This interactive pre-show presentation invites audiences to explore the world of the Roman Empire and the themes of Caesar through improv-based theatre exercises and a conversation with a local scholar.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6PM
This interactive pre-show presentation explores the world of the Roman Empire and the themes of Caesar through improv-based theatre exercises and a conversation with a member of the creative team about how music shapes the performance of the text.
Running Time
1 hour and 35 minutes, no intermission.
Age Recommendation
Ages 12+
Content Advisory
Contains depictions of violence