Wilmington,
NC – May 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / What could be finer than to
be in Wilmington, North
Carolina on a midsummer night, watching a free Shakespeare performance
under the stars? The outdoor stage is set for Cape
Fear Shakespeare on the Green, an annual festival held every weekend
in June at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Now in its 23rd season, the annual
free-to-the-public Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green Festival, in association
with the City of Wilmington, will present two shows: “All’s Well That
Ends Well” and “The Taming of the Shrew.”
Themes of William Shakespeare’s
plays continue to resonate with modern audiences. Have you ever wondered
where oft-quoted lines originated, such as: “Love all, trust a few,
do wrong to none...” and “There’s small choice in rotten apples…”?
Look no further than Shakespeare’s masterpieces “All’s Well That Ends Well”
and “The Taming of the Shrew,” respectively. Both plays are slated for
the 2015 season of Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green and will be staged
on select dates in late May and throughout the month of June.
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The Cape Fear Shakespeare
Youth Company kicks off the season performing an original adaptation of
“The Taming of the Shrew,” directed by Cherri McKay. Great care has been
given to preserve and maintain the original story and Shakespearean dialogue.
However, certain liberties have been taken to create and interpret the
play through the eyes of youth, both educationally and artistically. Cape
Fear Shakespeare Youth Company performances are staged at 8:00 p.m., Friday
through Sunday, May 29, 30, 31 and Monday through Thursday, June 8-11 &
Tuesday through Thursday, June 16, 17, 18.
Shakespeare’s comedy “All’s
Well That Ends Well,” directed by Rob Mann, takes top billing this year.
Packed with delightful one-liners and memorable quotes, the play’s plot
is a clever jumble of trickery, lovers falling for the wrong person, mistaken
identity, joy amidst tragedy and bawdy humor. Add the lush backdrop of
Greenfield Park and you have the makings of a perfect summer outing. Performances
are staged each weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at 8:00 p.m., beginning
Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 28. Performance dates for “All’s Well
That Ends Well” are June 5-7; 12-14; 19-21; and 26-28. An additional Actor
Appreciation show is scheduled for Thursday, June 25.
Cape Fear Shakespeare on
the Green is among Wilmington’s most anticipated summer traditions that
embrace the independent spirit of Wilmington and its island beaches. Visitors
and residents enjoy free productions of The Bard’s works in a family atmosphere
at Greenfield Lake
Amphitheater. Located in the heart of Wilmington on the lake’s edge,
the stage is surrounded by stately moss-draped cypress trees and well-manicured
gardens of Greenfield Park. With 900 seats, the amphitheater is the only
one of its kind in Southeastern North Carolina and is among Wilmington’s
largest entertainment venues. All theatrical performances of Cape Fear
Shakespeare on the Green are free to the public and donations are always
welcome and appreciated. Gates open at 6:30 pm; all shows begin at 8:00
p.m.
For an evening of laid-back
fun that brings the arts and nature together, arrive early and bring a
picnic or enjoy a snack from the concession stand. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
is located at 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington. For more details call
910-399-2878, email shakespeareonthegreen03@yahoo.com
or visit www.capefearshakespeare.com.
Go with the flow and see
where the water takes you this summer. One destination with four unique
settings, Wilmington, N.C. & Island Beaches is a convenient drive along
US 74 (from Charlotte) or I-40 (from Greensboro and Raleigh). For a free
Official Visitors Guide for Wilmington, NC’s historic river district and
the island beaches of Carolina
Beach,
Kure Beach and Wrightsville
Beach, please call 1-866-266-9690, or visit www.GoWilmingtonAndBeaches.com.
For seasonal specials, experiences and events, visit www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/season/2015-summer-highlights.
Media
Contact:
Wilmington
and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Connie
Nelson
Communications/PR
Director
910-332-8751
866-266-9690
ext. 120
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The
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches
Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization
of New Hanover County, North Carolina that stimulates economic development
through the promotion of travel and tourism.
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