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    Shakespeare Sedona 2008

    Shakespeare Sedona 2008

    Shakespeare Sedona

    June 27-July 12, 2008

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    Shakespeare Sedona returns for its eleventh anniversary season bringing to Northern Arizona the finest in professional classical theatre. This year the festival performs again in its original setting, outdoors, under the stars at the historic Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Opening the summer season on will be the hysterical farce The Merry Wives of Windsor, followed by the political thriller Richard II, and finally our third production, the romantic comedy The Taming of the Shrew. All shows play each weekend. The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, June 27 - The Merry Wives of Windsor Saturday, June 28 - Richard II Sunday, June 29 - The Taming of the Shrew Friday, July 4 - The Merry Wives of Windsor Saturday, July 5 - The Taming of the Shrew Sunday, July 6 - Richard II Thursday, July 10 - The Taming of the Shrew Friday, July 11 - Richard II Saturday, July 12 - The Merry Wives of Windsor Often called 'Shakespeare's Sit-Com', The Merry Wives of Windsor is one of the merriest of Shakespeare's comedies, peopled with riotous characters and zany situations, Sir John Falstaff needs money and he needs it fast! This is a farce that is not to be missed! Get Out Magazine wrote: 'Director Jared Sakren's broad and joyously silly take on Shakespeare's comedy of courtly comeuppance. The only serious thing in this staging is the quality of local acting talent on display.' Richard II tells the story that begins the cycle of history plays known as the 'War of the Roses', this politically-charged thriller is a perfect entertainment for an election year. Starring AriZoni Best-Actor Richard Baird as Bolingbroke and Company Associate Artist Jason Barth in the title role. The Taming of the Shrew is a rollicking romantic comedy from beginning to end. The play formed the basis for the musical KISS ME KATE and this tale of two misfits who find each other has pleased audiences throughout the ages as it reveals universal truths about the battle of the sexes. KBAQ radio said this about this new production: 'A superlative cast turns this production into a rollickingly fun time'. And The Arizona Republic wrote: 'Sakren has assembled some great talent to deliver the humor…the entire cast clicks in this production', and The Tribune wrote: 'A perfect gem of a thing that finds new treasures, and major laughs, in the classic battle of the sexes.'This year's company features many returning favorites along with a host of newcomers. Actors include Peter Good, Amanda Schaar, Richard Baird, Jason Barth, Andi Watson, Maren Maclean, Jim Coates, Jim Porter, Chad Krolczyk, Nathalie Cadieux, Sarah Wolter, Mitchell Wyatt, and Sandy Elias. Designers include Karin Beatty, Set Designer Patrick Walsh, Resident lighting designer Paul Black, and resident composer Richard Jennings.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $25/General Admission

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      June 27-July 12, 2008

      Times:
      Thursday-Sunday 8:00pm

    • Venue Info

      Tlaquepaque

      336 Highway 179 Sedona, AZ 86339

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    • Regions

      Greater Arizona

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