STEPHEN BURDMAN, Artistic Director
STEPHEN BURDMAN, Artistic Director
King Lear by William Shakespeare
Central Park (at West 103rd & Central Park West)
Thursday through Sunday, May 28 - June 21 at 7:00 pm
Stage Combat Workshops June 14 & 21 at 5:00 pm
Extension of King Lear in Lower Manhattan
Battery Park (meet at Castle Clinton)
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 at 7:00 pm
Family Workshops June 25 & 30 and July 2 & 7 at 5:00 pm
Please see special note regarding The School for Husbands.
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• King Lear by William Shakespeare
A king confronting his own mortality. Three daughters' love and loyalty are tested. As his kingdom is torn apart by war, he nears the edge of sanity. Can he learn to see through the tempest in his mind?
→ Central Park at West 103rd Street and Central Park West → Open Rehearsals: April 30 - May 27 (in Central Park, times vary) → Performances: Thursday through Sunday, May 28 - June 21 at 7:00 pm → Stage Combat Workshops: June 14 & 21 at 5:00 pm (children 7-12, parents required). Suggested donation for this workshop is $10 in honor of our 10th Anniversary Season.
Extension of King Lear in Lower Manhattan
→ Battery Park (meet at Castle Clinton)
→ Performances: June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 at 7:00 pm
→ Family Workshops: June 25 & 30 and July 2 & 7 at 5:00 pm (parents required)
• The School for Husbands by Moliere - POSTPONED
In light of the substantial decreases in government, corporation, foundation and individual giving due to the current economic situation, we regrettably must postpone our free July/August production of The School for Husbands until 2010. The extended run of this season's production of King Lear was designed as a measure to minimize our production costs while continuing to present FREE peripatetic classical theatre to the residents and visitors of New York City. This is the first time in 10 years where we are unable to provide two productions in Central Park. Some people have asked us - "Why don't you just charge for a ticket?" Our response is: we are absolutely committed to ensuring that theatre remains accessible to anyone who wishes to enjoy it. We refuse to exclude people from being able to experience the wonder and joy of live theatre for the sake of convenience and cost. To be part of this mission - please consider making a tax deductible donation.
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