Shakespeare for Summer
Put a little Shakespeare in your summer weekends, with Wooden O’s modern take on the classics. Best of all, it’s outdoors!
Although the repertory company calls the Luther Burbank Amphitheater (Mercer Island) home, the free summer Shakespeare performances travel the greater Seattle area, with performances at several parks.
This summer you can see The Merchant of Venice (one of my favorites) and The Merry Wives of Windsor (which I have never seen). Here’s a little preview of what to expect.
The Merchant of Venice:
A young man’s loan to impress a would be girlfriend endangers the life of his friend when the loan comes due. The price: a pound of flesh. Shylock, the embittered Jewish moneylender, seeks revenge on his Christian persecutors. Shakespeare’s dynamic play illuminates both sides of the prejudicial relationships and delves into the humanity behind our stereotypes and misconceptions.
The Merry Wives of Windsor:
Using original songs set to Shakespeare’s words, The Merry Wives of Windsor pits the loutish Sir John Falstaff against two clever women, who use his attentions as a means to teach their husbands, and the foolish Falstaff, a few lessons. The Merry Wives of Windsor is a delightful romp through a series of outrageous situations and shenanigans.
Wooden O is in its 14th year of operation. Although the play are given a modern twist, they remain true to Shakespeare’s writings.
Location: Various parks around the greater Seattle area, including Luther Burbank Park (Mercer Island), Volunteer Park, Edmonds City Park, Lynnwood Park, Angle Lake Park (Sea-Tac), Pine Lake Park (Sammamish), Mural Amphitheater (Seattle Center), Steel Lake Park (Federal Way), and lots more.
Dates & Times: Wednesday - Sunday, July 11th - August 24th. Varying times.
Admission: Free, although donations are cheerfully accepted.
Get a full list of play, venues, dates, and times at this schedule of events.
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