Shakespeare Theatre

<h1>Shakespeare Theatre</h1>Author: <a title="Devin Parker" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/devin-parker/170578.htm">Devin Parker</a> In it's 15th year of <a href="http://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/" title="Click here to learn more">Shakespeare Theatre</a> , The Michigan Shakepseare Festival has announced this year's festival lineup. The 2009 season will be highlighted by Shakespeare classics "The Tempest" and "As You Like It," the musical revue "Side By Side By Sondheim" and the free family show "Laffin' School." Shows are scheduled for July 14 through August 2, 2009 and will be presented in the Potter Center on the campus of Jackson Community College. "Although the two Shakespeare plays tackle similar central themes -- redemption, familial reconciliation, and the essential nature of humanity that leads to self discovery, resulting in reunions, revelations and joy -- the approach and artistic journey that the plays and plots take are very dissimilar," explained Festival Artistic Producer John Neville-Andrews. "'As You Like It' is a romantic and joyous play, full of humor and surprises. 'The Tempest' exposes revenge, bitterness and the rough magic of torment, before it so beautifully ends in harmony, love and forgiveness. "Seeing these two plays together, I feel, will take the audience on a thrilling theatrical journey that unveils the true essence of the human condition as only Shakespeare can." Neville-Andrews will direct "The Tempest" while former Festival actor Tommy Gomez returns for a second season as a director, heading "As You Like It." For the second consecutive year, the Michigan Shakespeare Festival will present a popular musical option as Matthew Davis and Ann Holt team up to direct "Side By Side By Sondheim," featuring some of the most popular songs from one of Broadway's most successful composers, Stephen Sondheim. "We have great hopes for the 2009 season," Festival Chairman Rick Davies said. "While the economy nationally and particularly in Michigan is horrible, the, <a href="http://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/" title="Click here to learn more">Michigan Shakespeare Festival</a> offers affordable entertainment right here without having to travel to another state or another country." If you are planning a trip to the Mdwest make sure to join The Michigan Shakespeare Festival in it's 15th year of , <a href="http://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/" title="Click here to learn more">Shakespeare Theatre.</a> Tickets are $28 for adults and $10 for student and are available online at <a href="http://www.MichiganShakespeareFestival.com" target="_blank">www.MichiganShakespeareFestival.com</a> or by calling the JCC box office at 517-796-8600. Group tickets are available by calling the Festival office at 517-998-3673. "Laffin' School" will be presented as a free show Saturday mornings throughout the festival. About the Author: Devin Parker is an avid theatre attendee as well as a member of several local arts and humanities groups in the tri state area. Devin also speaks to elementary, middle school, and high school students about the importance of preserving the arts as these students become a growing member of society.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/theater-articles/shakespeare-theatre-989905.html" title="Shakespeare Theatre">Shakespeare Theatre</a>

In it's 15th year of Shakespeare Theatre , The Michigan Shakepseare Festival has announced this year's festival lineup.

The 2009 season will be highlighted by Shakespeare classics "The Tempest" and "As You Like It," the musical revue "Side By Side By Sondheim" and the free family show "Laffin' School."

Shows are scheduled for July 14 through August 2, 2009 and will be presented in the Potter Center on the campus of Jackson Community College.

"Although the two Shakespeare plays tackle similar central themes -- redemption, familial reconciliation, and the essential nature of humanity that leads to self discovery, resulting in reunions, revelations and joy -- the approach and artistic journey that the plays and plots take are very dissimilar," explained Festival Artistic Producer John Neville-Andrews.

"'As You Like It' is a romantic and joyous play, full of humor and surprises. 'The Tempest' exposes revenge, bitterness and the rough magic of torment, before it so beautifully ends in harmony, love and forgiveness.

"Seeing these two plays together, I feel, will take the audience on a thrilling theatrical journey that unveils the true essence of the human condition as only Shakespeare can."

Neville-Andrews will direct "The Tempest" while former Festival actor Tommy Gomez returns for a second season as a director, heading "As You Like It."

For the second consecutive year, the Michigan Shakespeare Festival will present a popular musical option as Matthew Davis and Ann Holt team up to direct "Side By Side By Sondheim," featuring some of the most popular songs from one of Broadway's most successful composers, Stephen Sondheim.

"We have great hopes for the 2009 season," Festival Chairman Rick Davies said. "While the economy nationally and particularly in Michigan is horrible, the, Michigan Shakespeare Festival offers affordable entertainment right here without having to travel to another state or another country."

If you are planning a trip to the Mdwest make sure to join The Michigan Shakespeare Festival in it's 15th year of , Shakespeare Theatre.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $10 for student and are available online at www.MichiganShakespeareFestival.com or by calling the JCC box office at 517-796-8600. Group tickets are available by calling the Festival office at 517-998-3673. "Laffin' School" will be presented as a free show Saturday mornings throughout the festival.

Devin Parker is an avid theatre attendee as well as a member of several local arts and humanities groups in the tri state area.

Devin also speaks to elementary, middle school, and high school students about the importance of preserving the arts as these students become a growing member of society.

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/theater-articles/shakespeare-theatre-989905.html

Article Tags: Shakespeare Festival, Top Shakespeare Festivals, Best Shakespeare Festivals, Shakespeare Theatre

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

How to Understand the Times of Shakespeare

Play

Shakespeare's Tragedy Defined

Play

William Shakespeare - Profile

Play

Learn about William Shakespeare 1600 A.D.

Play

Stratford-upon-Avon

Latest Theater Articles
More from Devin Parker

Jeff Dunham Tickets - Jeff Dunham Theatre Tickets

By: Sold Out Ticket Market | 02/01/2010
Jeff Dunham Tickets - Buy Jeff Dunham Tickets and Sell Jeff Dunham Tickets on Sold Out Ticket Market. Jeff Dunham Tickets on Sale Now for All Venues with 100% Guarantee. SoldOutTicketMarket.com is specialized in buying Jeff Dunham Tickets and selling Jeff Dunham Tickets. You can buy tickets for Jeff Dunham online by our safe and secure system.

When it comes to going out at night, mystery dinner theater shows can be a fun

By: Paul Ingersole | 02/01/2010
If you want to have an evening of being part of the mystery dinner theater, then there are some things you can do. First, you can get recommendations from people concerning where to go for you dinner theater experience.

Some dinner theater events have a theme.Like Murder Mystery's

By: Paul Ingersole | 02/01/2010
If you are interested in going to a dinner theater event you are not restricted to a mystery. There are all kinds of different plays and events that you can go to. Another possible dinner party event is a medieval themed evening where you eat dinner and watch things like jousting matches.

Dinner theater is known for their audience participation

By: Paul Ingersole | 02/01/2010
You can look in the phone book, online, or in the local paper to find dinner theater events listings and maybe even a review if the show is popular enough. Reviews are an essential part of things because they often give a detailed report about what the experience is like.

Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets - Lucia Di Lammermoor Theatre Tickets

By: Soldoutticketmarket | 31/12/2009
Buy Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets and Sell Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets on Sold Out Ticket Market. Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets on Sale Now for All Venues with 100% Guarantee. SoldOutTicketMarket.com is specialized in buying Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets and selling Lucia Di Lammermoor Tickets. You can buy tickets for Lucia Di Lammermoor online by our safe and secure system.

Unique Ed hardy hats

By: aaryn | 31/12/2009
Unique Ed hardy hats

watch tv over the internet

By: fencop | 30/12/2009
watch tv over the internet

Slovensko Mladinsko Gledališče

By: Patrick Byrne | 27/12/2009
Slovensko Mladinsko Gledališče. Mladinsko offers innovative theater in order to make theater more accessible and relevant to today. Mladinsko successfully achieves this by de-formalizing the theater experience and producing shows suitable for different ages. A visionary of how theater can be current and progressive. The Theater has three stages; two housed in a great example of Slovene architect Plečnik’s work. Subtitles for shows can be prearranged.

Shakespeare Theatre

By: Devin Parker | 23/06/2009 | Theater
In it's 15th year of Shakespeare Theatre , The Michigan Shakepseare Festival has announced this year's festival lineup.The 2009 season will be highlighted by Shakespeare classics "The Tempest" and "As You Like It," the musical revue "Side By Side By Sondheim" and the free family show "Laffin' School." Shows are scheduled for July 14 through August 2, 2009 and wil...