JULIUS CAESAR Comes To Marin Shakespeare Summer Mainstage Season 8/21 Thru 9/27

As Marin County's only professional Shakespeare company, Marin Shakespeare proudly presents William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

Barry Kraft and Jay Karnes star in this outdoor production of Shakespeare's play which chronicles the conspiracy and assassination of Roman dictator Julius Caesar. Part tragedy and part psychological drama, the play centers on Brutus and his struggle with loyalty and friendship when persuaded to conspire against Caesar.

Featuring Barry Kraft as Caesar, Jay Karnes as Brutus and William Elsman as Mark Anthony. Directed by Robert Currier.

From August 21 to September 26, 2009. Preview performances are Aug. 21, Aug. 22 and Aug. 23. Opening performance is Saturday, Aug. 29. Performances are 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; 4 p.m. on Sundays; and 5 p.m. on Sundays Sept. 13, 20 & 27.

To see the complete schedule for previews, repertory performances and special events at www.marinshakespeare.org.

At the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre at 1475 Grand Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.

Tickets are $15 to $30. Advance: $27.50 General; $22.50 Senior (age 65 and over); $15 Youth (18 & under) At the door: $30 General; $25 Senior; $15 Youth (Season tickets: $60 General; $50 senior; $30 Youth Bard Pass: Eight tickets for $176 good for any performance.)

For the box office, call 415-499-4488. Visit www.marinshakespeare.org.

CAST: Featuring Caesar: Barry Kraft* Brutus: Jay Karnes* Mark Antony: William Elsman* Cassius: Jack Powell, * Casca: Stephen Klum* Portia: Cat Thompson * Calpurnia: Alexandra Matthew* Marullus / Cinna the Poet: Lucas McClure* Cicero / Lepidus: Tom Reilly Metellus: Barry Hubbard Trebonius: Gary Grossman Ligarius / Titinius: Brian Trybom Octavius: Carl Holvick-Thomas. * (AEA)

Photo: Barry Kraft

Photo Credit: Jenny Graham