An aging ruler, an oppressive police state, a restless polarized people seething with paranoia: it’s a dangerous time for poets. Two of them—the great Kit Marlowe and the up-and-comer Will Shakespeare—meet in the back room of a pub to collaborate on a history play cycle, navigate the perils of art under a totalitarian regime, and flirt like young men with everything to lose. One of them may well be the death of the other.

Age Recommendation: 13+ for adult language and themes. Children under 5 are not permitted.

The cast of Born With Teeth features Bailey Ellis as Will Shakespeare and Ismael Soto III as Kit Marlowe.

Written by Liz Duffy and Directed by Austin Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Ben Wolfe, the production team also includes lighting design by Natalie George, scenic design by Mike Toner, sound design by Robert S. Fisher, costume design by Buffy Manners, intimacy direction by Grace Ramsden, with dramaturgy by Jennifer Sturley, and stage management by Barry Miller.

Thurs – Sat at 8:00 p.m. | Sun April 7 & 28 at 2:00 p.m. | Sun April 14 & 21 at 5:00 p.m.