This summer the 2016 is continuing its celebration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare鈥檚 death with numerous theatrical events.
Shakespearean actors of all ages from throughout the Michiana area will take the Washington Hall stage for performances of at 2 p.m. July 16 (Saturday) and July 17 (Sunday). A unique collection of scenes inspired by the works of Shakespeare and performed by community members and area school students, 鈥沦丑补办别厂肠别苍别蝉鈥� will include performances by members of the Shakespeare Company, the Good Shepherd Shakes of the Good Shepherd Montessori 91视频, and the Harter Heights Players. Admission to 鈥沦丑补办别厂肠别苍别蝉鈥� is free with tickets which may be obtained on line .
The Shakespeare Festival鈥檚 exploration of 鈥淪hakespeare鈥檚 Last Words鈥� will include performances of the two last plays written by the Bard.
From July 17 through August 22, the Festival鈥檚 will perform Shakespeare鈥檚 at outdoor venues throughout Michiana. An epic adventure story which reverberates with issues arising from today鈥檚 international refugee crisis, 鈥淧ericles,鈥� according to Kate Pitt of the Shakespeare Festival鈥檚 partner , 鈥渄ramatizes the courage and heartbreak of refugees from ancient times to today鈥檚 crisis in Europe. The title character flees for his life and travels through cities in Turkey, Libya, and Greece in search of a home for himself and his family.鈥� The 80-minute performances of 鈥淧ericles鈥� are free of charge, and audiences are encouraged to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends.
Fourteen performances of Shakespeare鈥檚 will take place August 16-28 in the Patricia George Decio Theatre of Notre Dame鈥檚 . The playwright鈥檚 tale of shipwreck and salvation on Prospero鈥檚 enchanted island is directed by West Hyler of the Cirque du Soleil and features professional artists an actors from around the world.
More information, including ticketing and schedules of all of these events is available from the Shakespeare at Notre Dame .
Contact: Aaron Nichols at (574) 631-3777 or aanichols@nd.edu