PRODUCER: Marin Shakespeare Company
WHAT: The professional, award-winning Marin Shakespeare Company features an outdoor, summer festival of three plays presented under the summer stars in its outdoor venue, Dominican University's Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael, Calif.
Two plays continue stories from MSC's 2009 season. The third play is a swashbuckling adaptation of a favorite Shakespearean comedy. The MSC summer festival features a variety of special events and discounted ticket options including "Pay What You Will" preview performances. See the complete performance schedule, event information and order tickets at Marin Shakespeare Company's website at www.marinshakespeare.org
Travesties By Tom Stoppard
Opening July 9 to Aug. 15, 2010 / Previews are July 2, 3 & 4, 2010
This 1976 Tony Award winner for Best Play is an eclectic recipe of fact and farce spoofing Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" and combining Wildean wit with the absurdity and profundity of Dadaist Tristan Tzara, Vladimir Lenin and James Joyce. Tom Stoppard whips up a dazzlingly clever, tasty dish about art and society that is funny, thought provoking and entertaining. Featuring William Elsman* and Alexandra Matthew Elsman.*
The Taming of the Shrew By William Shakespeare
Opening July 24 to Sept. 26, 2010 / Previews are July 16 & 18, 2010
Shakespeare's feistiest lovers cast off in this swashbuckling version of the "The Taming of the Shrew." This mad, romantic, seafaring romp will appeal to all ages with its "Pirates of the Caribbean" setting. Featuring Cat Thompson* as Kate and Darren Bridgett * as Petruchio.
Antony & Cleopatra By William Shakespeare
Opening Aug. 28 to Sept. 25, 2010 / Previews are Aug. 20, 21 & 22, 2010
The season concludes with a follow-up to last summer's production of "Julius Caesar," as Marin Shakespeare Company continues the Roman saga with "Antony and Cleopatra." Now an aging soldier and world leader, Antony is enthralled by the legendary Egyptian queen's charms in this sweeping, passionate love story about a powerful man derailed by the enchantment of an extraordinary woman. Featuring Marcia Pizzo* as Cleopatra and Marvin Green as Mark Antony.
WHEN: July 2 to Sept. 26, 2010
Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; 4 p.m. Sundays; and 5 p.m. Sundays July 4 & 11, Sept. 6 & 19. See complete schedule including previews, repertory performances and special events at www.marinshakespeare.org
WHERE: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
1475 Grand Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.
TICKETS: $20 to $35
Advance: $30 General; $25 Senior (age 65 and over); $20 Youth (18 & under) At the door: $35 General; $30 Senior; $25 Youth. Season tickets: $75 General, $65 Senior, $45 Youth Bard Pass: Eight tickets for $200 good for any performance.
BOX OFFICE: 415-499-4488
WEBSITE: www.marinshakespeare.org
Free onsite parking. Located near public transit. Comfortable bench seating. Theater opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Bring your own picnic or purchase snacks at the Theatre Café. Warm clothing, jackets, blankets recommended for evening performances. Call box office for special parking needs.
Marin Shakespeare Company is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization
Photos courtesy of Marin Shakespeare Company
