Free Shakespeare performances in Seattle July and August

Image of William Shakespeare by Daniel from Pixabay GreenStage returns for its 36th season of Shakespeare in the Park this month with four plays to be performed in 22 parks throughout Seattle. This year's selections are Twelfth Night, Henry VI Parts 2 and 3, All's Well that Ends Well, and Julius Caesar. Read summaries of … Continue reading Free Shakespeare performances in Seattle July and August

The Sunshine Boys a hilarious tribute to friendship

Love Street Playhouse in Woodland, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Two retired vaudeville stars. One fractured friendship. A son of one of the stars trying to reunite them. What could possibly go wrong? This is the premise behind The Sunshine Boys, playwright Neil Simon’s production that’s underway at the Love Street Playhouse in Woodland, Washington. … Continue reading The Sunshine Boys a hilarious tribute to friendship

Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

Elgin Opera House in Elgin, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Grab a chair or blanket and come to Elgin, Oregon, tonight for a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. The concert features some of the top Elgin Opera House alumni performing favorites from previous opera house productions. The feature performers include: Shahayla Ononaiye Jocelyn Baredo … Continue reading Free concert tonight at Elgin Opera House

Lakewood Playhouse’s 2021 radio gala features a gothic horror story

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Step back into the days of old-fashioned radio dramas at the Lakewood Playhouse's 14th annual radio gala. This year's performance is Carmilla, a vampire gothic horror story based on a novella by written by Irish author Sheridan Le Fanu in 1872. The story will be performed in the classic radio … Continue reading Lakewood Playhouse’s 2021 radio gala features a gothic horror story

The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

A tree in Boston's Emerald Necklace (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in one of the gems of Boston's Emerald Necklace and a series of performances and music in the Arnold Arboretum, starting Saturday, August 21. The experience includes audio plays, movement maps, and live pop-up performances. There are four audio plays: Ramona the Fearless … Continue reading The Arboretum Experience in Boston combines nature with performance art

DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington

Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Enjoy outdoor performances by the Olympic Symphony Orchestra, Tacoma Little Theatre, Accidental Woodwind Trio, and moreat the DuPont Performing Arts Walk on Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1. The performances start at 7 p.m. on July 30-31 and 1 p.m. on August 1. They're located on the north side of the State … Continue reading DuPont Performing Arts Walk July 30-August 1 in DuPont, Washington

Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

Image by Christine Cravens from Pixabay Immerse yourself in an intimate, interactive public art event disguised as a family reunion in and around a vintage Airstream trailer at Caravan Chronicles. It's created by theater simple, which is well-known for creating innovative experiences that seem impossible to pull off (but they do successfully and to the … Continue reading Caravan Chronicles coming to Pierce County parks in August

Metropolitan Performing Arts resumes live performances

Image by jhenning from Pixabay After a hiatus due to COVID-19, Metropolitan Performing Arts is back with a two free in-person, outdoor performances in Southwest Washington in July and August. See an updated version of Shakespeare's Love's Labour Lost that's still true to the work's original message. This performance incorporates modern language, social media, and … Continue reading Metropolitan Performing Arts resumes live performances

2021 Summer Festival starts July 9 at Little Theatre of Walla Walla

The Little Theatre in Walla Walla, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The 2021 Summer Festival kicks off Friday, July 9, at the Little Theatre of Walla Walla. The festival features a series of four plays scheduled on Friday-Sunday through August 1. Here's the lineup: July 9-11, Feral House & Dreams Beneath a TreeJuly 16-18, A … Continue reading 2021 Summer Festival starts July 9 at Little Theatre of Walla Walla

house of sueños audio drama weaves Spanish, English, and Hamlet into a true-life story

Salvadoran-American playright Meme Garcia tells her life story of family, mental health, and the power of dreams in house of sueños, a five-part audio drama. The podcast interweaves Spanish and English with elements of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Five years after their father disappears, Rina and Amelia prepare to celebrate their mother's new marriage. Their lives turn … Continue reading house of sueños audio drama weaves Spanish, English, and Hamlet into a true-life story