Austin Shakespeare Hosts 6th Annual SHAKESPEARE IDOL Today

Austin Shakespeare's welcomes the public to a free "Shakespeare Idol" - family-friendly celebration where students ages 12-19 perform Shakespeare speeches and scenes with commentary from professional judges. The event will be held today, April 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Long Center's AT&T Room, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704.

Following the performances, free cake is shared in celebration of William Shakespeare's 452nd birthday. Judges include Robert Faires, actor/director and a founder of Austin Shakespeare 32 years ago, and Arts Editor of the Austin Chronicle; Ann Ciccolella, Artistic Director of Austin Shakespeare; and Jill K. Swanson, actor, writer and moderator of "Shakespeare Aloud," Austin Shakespeare's weekly reading group.

For more information, or to learn more about Austin Shakespeare, visit www.austinshakespeare.org.