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Shakespeare's Associates presents PERSUASION
Jane Austen's Persuasion adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers
Shakespeare’s Associates presents PERSUASION
Jane Austen’s
Persuasion
adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc
Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers
PERFORMANCES:
July 7* Preview and Family Night, Kids 18 and under tix $5 and alladult tix $25
Friday July 8
Saturday July 9
Sunday July 10
Thursday July 14
Friday July 15
Saturday July 16** Gala Dinner, Fundraiser and Performance (performance at 8PM)
Saturday July 23
Sunday July 24
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All performances start at 7:30pm except for Saturday, July 16 (Gala performance at 8PM).
DESCRIPTION:
At nineteen, Anne Elliot, guided by those around her, broke off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a man without a title. Desolate, he joined the Navy and never contacted Anne again.Eight years later, by coincidence, they are forced to encounter each other. Jane Austen’s last complete novel, to many her best, comes to life in Jennifer Le Blanc’s graceful adaptation as Anne and Frederick, surrounded by Austen’s colorful characters, see if there are, indeed, second chances.
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Enjoy Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s quality, accessible Shakespeare with Wente Vineyard’s renowned brand of casual elegance for an unforgettable wine country experience. For picnic style, pre-show dining on the grounds, enjoy’s Wente’s gourmet food truck. Of course, the quintessential “Shakespeare in the Vineyard” experience will feature top quality theater set against the backdrop of the wine country sunset while sipping Wente’s award-winning, hand-crafted wines.
VENUE:
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room
5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550
TICKETS
$25 - $50 day dependent
Box office: (925) 443-BARD (2273)
Or buy online at http://livermoreshakes.org/wel...