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The Merry Wives of Windsor
By William Shakespeare
June 28; July 5*, 7*, 12, 14, 20*, 22*, 27, 29
Last seen at TSF in 1998, “Merry Wives” is a comic romp featuring one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters, Sir John Falstaff, who gets himself into a heap of trouble while trying to court two women at the same time.
The Liar
By David Ives, adapted from a comedy by Pierre Corneille
June 29; July 5, 7, 13*, 15*, 20, 22, 26*, 28*
The non-Shakespeare play is a new adaptation by David Ives of a 17th century farce by French playwright Pierre Corneille, a contemporary of Molière. The Liar is about a swaggering young swain whom seems incapable of telling the truth. Mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and hilarious complications ensue.
Measure for Measure
By William Shakespeare
June 30; July 6*, 8*, 13, 15, 19*, 21*, 26, 28
Produced only once before by TSF in 1993, Measure for Measure is an arresting and emotional story about the lust for power and the power of lust – true Shakespearean melodrama with strong religious and moral overtones.
Blood Brothers
By Willy Russell
July 1, 6, 8, 12*, 14*, 19, 21, 27*, 29*
The longest running musical in the history of London’s West End, Blood Brothers has become a phenomenon of the British theatre. It is about twin brothers born to a woman who, because she is poor and the mother of several children, is persuaded to give one of them to a wealthy family. At the age of eight, the twins meet by chance and, without knowing they are related, become best friends in spite of their parent’s efforts to keep them apart. The play follows their parallel but contrasting lives all the way to the inevitable and fateful end.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
July 10*, 10, 11*, 17*, 17, 18*, 24*, 24, 25*
Three overzealous, energetic actors attempt to perform all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s plays in ninety-seven minutes, and the result is a fast-paced, witty and physical evening of laughter. TSF produced “Cmplt Wrks” once before, in 1998. This is a special fundraising event for the Festival.
Quest for the Lost Chalice
by Jason Richards
July 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 at 10:00 AM
Quest for the Lost Chalice is an exciting adventure-tale about a brother and sister who use their imagination to enter an ancient land where they must overcome such odds as battling a dragon in order to conquer evil forces. This is an original script about bravery, conquest, friendship, and the power of the imagination.
*Matinee Performances at 2:00 PM / Evening Performances at 7:30 PM