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:
Sharp-tongued Kate wants nothing to do with marriage, but the bold and mischievous Petruchio is determined to win her. As he matches her wit with outrageous antics, their romance turns into a hilarious war of words, wills, and mind games. Meanwhile, Kate’s sweet younger sister, Bianca, has a line of eager suitors—but she can’t marry until her “shrewish” sister is wed. What follows is a chaotic mix of disguises, tricks, and unexpected twists.
Schedule:
Sat, Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm - High Point Commons
Sun, Jul 13 @ 5:15 pm - Volunteer Park – SOTF
Fri, Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm - Wallingford Playfield
Sun, Jul 20 @ 4:00 pm - Salmon Bay Park
Sun, Jul 27 @ 4:00 pm - David Rodgers Park
Fri, Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm - Cowen Park
Sun, Aug 3 @ 4:00 pm - Sandel Park
Sat, Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm - Delridge Playfield
Sun, Aug 10 @ 4:00 pm - View Ridge Playfield
Sat, Aug 16 @ 2:00 pm - Lower Woodland Park
Image sourced from event organizer.
