GreenStage Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park

Learn more about the lineup here!

By: Jun. 07, 2023
GreenStage Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Free Shakespeare in the Park

GreenStage is celebrating 35 years of free Shakespeare in the Park this summer. GreenStage will be presenting two mainstage plays: "Romeo & Juliet" directed by Luke Sayler and, continuing the history cycle, "Henry VI - Part One" directed by Zanne Gerrard. The one hour long, four actor Backyard Bard series this year is a rotating repertory of "Comedy of Errors" and "Cymbeline", both directed by Erin Day. All shows will perform from July 7 - August 12. A calendar schedule of all events can be found on their website at greenstage.org.

This year both mainstage plays focus on how humanity copes with living in violent, oppressive worlds. Says Luke Sayler, director of "Romeo & Juliet", "Juliet and Romeo's romance is not a model for true love... it's a small rebellion against their dangerous, oppressive society." In Henry VI - Part One, the power vacuum left after the death of Henry V leads to a scramble of factions looking for security in a violent time. "The play has echoes of our current political sphere," says Zanne Gerrard, director of "Henry VI - Part One." "[It's a] game of thrones for power, prestige, and conquest...."

As they have since they first began in 1989, GreenStage performances focus on the text with minimal props and sets. "I think the secret is focusing on the characters and relationships and human actions," says Managing Director Ken Holmes, who has been with the company since 1993. "After all, we perform in park settings where nature simply can't be ignored.

GreenStage will tour the shows to parks across the Greater Seattle area. These family friendly productions will perform Thursday through Sunday from July 7 - August 12. Admission is always free and no reservations are necessary.

For a full calendar of dates, times, and locations please visit: Click Here

As Seattle's longest running Shakespeare company, GreenStage makes high-quality theatrical productions of Shakespeare’s plays freely accessible to all residents and visitors to Seattle, King and Snohomish County. Our productions are free, fun, and family oriented, focusing on the text and story of the play. The talent of our artists, the beauty of the natural park spaces, and the imagination and participation of our audiences creates inspiring productions that allow everyone involved to experience live theatre, and Shakespeare in particular, in new ways. Shakespeare’s characters and words come to life in eye-opening ways when heard in these intimate, outdoor performances, and GreenStage’s patrons, fans, and participants, all join together to help keep theatre freely accessible to all.




RELATED STORIES - Seattle

1
Disneys THE LION KING On Sale At Keller Auditorium, October 2 Photo
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Keller Auditorium, October 2

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Portland announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. 

2
THE BOOK OF MORMON Performances Begin January 9, 2024 At The Paramount Theatre Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Performances Begin January 9, 2024 At The Paramount Theatre

The Book of Mormon tickets go on sale on October 3 at 10 a.m. Don't miss your chance to see this popular musical!

3
Seattle Theatre Group to Present serpentwithfeets HEART OF BRICK in November Photo
Seattle Theatre Group to Present serpentwithfeet's HEART OF BRICK in November

“Heart of Brick” tells the story of two men finding themselves and falling in love in a gay dance hall and captures the multi-generational spirit of the Black queer community. Get event and ticket information here!

4
MISERY to Play Tacoma Little Theatre Beginning Next Month Photo
MISERY to Play Tacoma Little Theatre Beginning Next Month

Tacoma Little Theatre will welcome the fall season with Stephen King's Misery.  King's prize-winning novel and award-winning film have been newly adapted by William Goldman for the stage. This production is directed by Chris Serface. Get more information about the production here!

More Hot Stories For You

Videos


#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# MISERY
Tacoma Little Theatre (10/20-11/05)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Village Theatre (10/21-11/12)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
Village Theatre (1/06-1/28)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Girl From the North Country
Paramount Theatre (6/25-6/30)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# ALMOST, MAINE
Tacoma Little Theatre (4/26-5/12)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Aladdin
Paramount Theatre (4/24-4/28)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Miss You Like Hell
Strawberry Theatre Workshop (10/12-11/11)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Sunset Boulevard
Showtunes Theatre (2/03-2/11)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# MJ
Paramount Theatre (12/07-12/17)
#repshow# in #getregions.name[i]# Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler
As If Theatre Company (10/12-10/29)
VIEW ALL SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You