Moose Hall Theatre Company

New to the area, was checking out around and went to take a picture near where I guess they perform. It is normally public property, but immediately two people aggressively approached, saying, «Excuse me, you can’t be here.» Then someone, I assume it was Ted Minos, artistic director of the theater company, stood in front of me and said «You need to leave.» I told him I just wanted a picture of the river and bridge behind. He proceeded to stand in my way as I was trying to take a picture. I said, «Uh, do you mind?» And he said «I mind you being here.» He was EXTREMELY rude, especially to someone who could have been a prospective audience member/​supporter. Like, really? You do outdoor/​free Shakespeare, for the public, and you are an asshole to someone who doesn’t know what’s going on, and that there are no signs that say you have a permit to the space from 4:30pm on? You couldn’t maybe have taken a moment to listen, and maybe explain about your company, even you know, being nice to someone and maybe gaining a fan? No, I guess that would’ve been too much to ask. Get a life, my friend. Needless to say, I will NOT be seeing any of their shows, because if it was Ted Minos, and he is the head of that company, I feel sorry for the audiences and actors who have to deal with him. INSTEAD of wasting your time with this company, I would recommend going to free Shakespeare that I know has classy people working for them, and I’m positive have infinitely better productions: New York Classical Theatre, and Shakespeare in the Park. Avoid these rude, entitled people, supposedly putting on theatre ‘for the people.’ (Also posted this review on their Facebook page.)

Just a terrific experience. I would highly recommend the Inwood Shakespeare Festival to anyone who would enjoy sitting in a beautiful setting outdoors, and watching talented people who are truly passionate about their craft. That’s everyone, right?