Betrayal, madness, family dysfunction... Shakespeare's "King Lear" is a dark theatrical masterpiece often hailed as one of the greatest dramas of all-time. See it tonight for free under the stars at !
Performed by the Shakespeare by the Sea company and sponsored by The Crescenta Valley Arts Council, this is the fourth annual summer celebration of The Bard in La Crescenta.
What you need to know:
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Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. SBTS recommends bringing along two blankets: one to sit on and one to wrap yourself up in should the night air turn chilly. Low chairs are also permitted.
Audience members are encouraged to come early and enjoy a picnic before the show starts. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be offered for sale on site, and $5.00 raffle tickets will be for sale (the prizes are pretty impressive).
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The performance:
The performance will last approximately two hours, with a 10-15 minute intermission.
Actor David Graham will bring his Shakespeare expertise to the stage as King Lear. Graham has directed and starred in numerous Shakespeare productions. Last year he appeared as Cassius in the SBTS production of "Julius Caesar" and as Malvolio in "Twelfth Night." Stephanie Coltrin directs. Coltrin is a veteran of the theatre world, currently serving as the Artistic Director for the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and the Hermosa Beach Playhouse.
Check out the official Shakespeare by the Sea website.
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