Shakespeare & Company to Host Second-Annual Free Community Day
The event will take place on May 24.
Shakespeare & Company will hold its second-annual Community Day, a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox.
Held over Memorial Day Weekend, Community Day invites guests of all ages to enjoy performances, interactive activities, film screenings, food trucks, and the opportunity to learn about more than two dozen nonprofit and community organizations that serve the Berkshires and beyond.
This year's Community Day will feature a full schedule of events, including:
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A Shakespeare Training workshop and an air broadsword demonstration
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Live trivia, acoustic performances, photo opportunities, scavenger hunts, and more
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Live music by The Eagles Band at 11 a.m. at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre
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Campus tours led by General Manager Steve Ball and his canine companion, Willie
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An excerpt screening of King Lear starring Christopher Lloyd, followed by a Q&A
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Drag Story Hour and crafts hosted by the Berkshires Chapter of Drag Story Hour
“We're thrilled to welcome the community back to our campus for this joyful celebration,” said Artistic Director Allyn Burrows. “Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to Shakespeare & Company, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.”
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery Boston City Winery Boston (9/16-9/16) |
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Rocky Horror Show The Company Theatre (10/02-10/18) |
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Girl from the North Country Cape Rep Theatre (8/05-8/30) |
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Celebrating Jewish Plays Tina Packer Playhouse (10/09-10/11) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Emerson Colonial Theatre (11/28-11/28) |
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Therapy Gecko Live Arts at the Armory (8/30-8/30) |
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Hamlet Tina Packer Playhouse (8/13-8/30) |
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Renaissance String Quartet: Artistic Explosion Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival (8/18-8/18) |
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Jagged Little Pill The Company Theatre (7/24-8/16) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Boch Center (10/01-10/01) |
