Union County's Tour of TWELFTH NIGHT Continues This Week in Linden and Mountainside

This week, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to bring the two more free performances of the Shakespeare in the Park tour ofTwelfth Night to the outdoor amphitheater in Linden on Wednesday evening July 27 at 7 p.m. and Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on Sunday afternoon July 31 at 1 p.m.

Pack a picnic (and bring a blanket or lawn chairs for the performance at Echo Lake Park) and head out to enjoy Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Next Stage Ensemble's abridged 75-minute performance of this time-honored story of mistaken identities, bewildering desires, practical jokes, and bawdy merriment - all in the name of love.

"This summer's tour of Twelfth Night in our parks provides an opportunity for residents of all ages to experience the most remarkable storyteller the world has ever known," said Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen.

Set in the land of Illyria, Twelfth Night is one of William Shakespeare's most riotous comedies. Disguises, mistaken identities, and the chaos of love take center stage as Viola washes ashore after her ship wrecks off the coast and, disguising herself as a boy for safety, is immediately embroiled in the clever and romantic schemes of the Duke and Olivia. At the same time, Olivia's servants convince one of their own-Malvolio-that Olivia is in love with him. Viola's twin brother, Sebastian, adds to the mix and confusion until a happy ending for most is attained.

The final two performances in Union County's Shakespeare in the Park tour of Twelfth Night are:

Friday, August 5 at Rahway River Park in Rahway at 7 p.m.

Monday, August 8 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark at 7 p.m.
Admission is free to each of the six performances.

For more information or for a complete listing of summer events visit ucnj.org/summer.