Century Presents Summer Shakespeare Starting June 25
The 36th season of Shakespeare & Company, Minnesota’s longest running outdoor classical repertory theatre, begins June 25 at Century College and runs through July 31. This year’s productions are The Comedy of Errors, King Lear and The Two Noble Kinsmen.
All performances are held at Century’s Outdoor Theatre Complex on the college’s West Campus, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for children under 12. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., and Sundays are at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the ticket booth prior to the performance. For information, please call 651-779-5818 or visit the website at www.shakespeareandcompany.org.
Staring June 25, bring a picnic supper, a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy:
The Comedy of Errors
By William Shakespeare
Directed by George Roesler
Shakespeare’s mad-capped, farcical romp tells the tale of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth. A series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities leads to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, arrests, accusations of infidelity, theft, madness and demonic possession. Famous quote from the play: “Every why hath a wherefore.” Performances are June 25, June 26, July 2, July 15, July 23, July 31.
King Lear
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeffrey Altier
One of Shakespeare’s most brutal and most lyrical tragedies, Ling Lear is a shattering study of family dynamics and the portrait of a king and country plunging into madness and chaos. The characters confront fundamental questions of justice, familial duty, sacrifice and possible redemption while the world collapses around them. Famous quote from the play: “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child.” Performances are July 1, July 3, July 9, July 17, July 22, July 30.
The Two Noble Kinsmen
By William Shakespeare and John Fletcher
Directed by Stu Naber
While imprisoned in Athens, cousins Palamon and Aricte discover the beautiful Princess Emilia and immediately fall in love. Once best friends, the cousins become bitter rivals and agree to meet in personal combat to decide their fates. Famous quote from the play: “Men are mad things.” Performances are July 8, July 10, July 16, July 24, July 29
Season 2011 Performance Schedule
Saturday, June 25, Comedy of Errors
Sunday, June 26, Comedy of Errors
Friday, July 1, King Lear
Saturday, July 2, Comedy of Errors
Sunday, July 3, King Lear
Friday, July 8, Two Noble Kinsmen
Saturday, July 9, King Lear
Sunday, July 10, Two Noble Kinsmen
Friday, July 15, Comedy of Errors
Saturday, July 16, Two Noble Kinsmen
Sunday, July 17, King Lear
Friday, July 22, King LearSaturday, July 23, Comedy of Errors
Sunday, July 24, Two Noble Kinsmen
Friday, July 29, Two Noble Kinsmen
Saturday, July 30, King Lear
Sunday, July 31, Comedy of Errors.
