Editor's note: This series is scheduled at many different locations in the Seattle area. Please see below and check the link for more information on the time and location.
Backyard Bard presents two stripped-down productions of Shakespeare’s plays, each one hour long, and both performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors.
Backyard Bard was born out of a desire to bring Shakespeare to smaller parks and new audiences in underserved neighborhoods. But we don’t just perform in the parks – Backyard Bard is also available for private parties. If you are interested in hosting a performance, contact us at greenstage@greenstage.org.
Quickly becoming one of GreenStage’s most popular programs, this year Backyard Bard features a cast of five intrepid and versatile actors playing all the roles in two abbreviated versions of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.
About the Play:
Deep in an enchanted forest, feuding fairy royalty meddle with lovesick mortals, causing hearts to tangle and affections to go hilariously astray. A mischievous sprite named Puck sprinkles a bit too much fairy dust, leading to donkey-headed suitors, bewitched lovers, and a delightfully absurd play within a play. Enchantments unravel and true love is tested culminating in a whirlwind of magic, mischief, and romance.
Schedule:
Fri, Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm - High Point Commons
Sun, Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm - Volunteer Park – SOTF
Sat, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm - Wallingford Playfield
Sun, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm - Salmon Bay Park
Fri, Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm - Othello Park
Sun, Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm - David Rodgers Park
Sat, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm - Cowen Park
Sun, Aug 3 @ 3:00 pm - Sandel Park
Fri, Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm - Delridge Playfield
Sun, Aug 10 @ 3:00 pm - View Ridge Playfield
Fri, Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm - Pratt Park
Sat, Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm - Lower Woodland Park
