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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Tour of the Parks: Free Family Performances
BOSTON & QUINCY, MA: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler today announced that the Company will
take to the parks this summer, with Shakespeare on Love, in Boston, Dorchester
and Quincy. This 55-minute piece blends speeches, sonnets, scenes & songs
inspired by Shakespeare on the subject of love. This show is appropriate for the
whole family, and people are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy a whimsical
look at love.
Sunday, Aug. 9, 5:45 p.m.
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.
Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park, The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.
Adams National Historical Park, Beale Estate, 181 Adams Street, Quincy
Sunday, Aug. 16, 5:45 p.m.
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.
The Playstead, Franklin Park, Dorchester
The Tour of the Parks is a companion piece to CSC’s Summer 2009 Mainstage
production. The Comedy of Errors will be performed July 31—Aug. 16 outdoors at
the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, in partnership with the City of Boston
and Mayor Menino. The program, which has become a beloved civic institution,
will draw an estimated 75,000 people over 15 performances. Performances take
place Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m., weather
permitting. Press night will be Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, best known for its annual free performances on
Boston Common, is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the works of
William Shakespeare in vital and contemporary productions to the people of
Boston. For more information, or to make a contribution to support the work of
CSC, visit www.commshakes.org.