Summer Theatre of New Canaan Presents Free Shakespeare Show

NEW CANAAN, CT — From the Summer Theatre of New Canaan: To celebrate its 15 th Anniversary season, the Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC) is proud to present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” free to the public in collaboration with the New Canaan Library. This irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays will run weekends July 15-July 29 in New Canaan Library’s Christine’s Garden.

Over the past 15 years, STONC has become recognized as one of Connecticut’s premiere summer
theatres featuring award winning musicals, quality young family theatre and education programs. “The
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” features three comic actors who weave their way
through all 37 Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes in an engaging, hilarious performance that will leave
audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Performances will run on Saturdays (3 p.m.) and
Sundays (1 p.m.) from July 15-July 29.

“Our mission is to feed the soul of our community through quality professional theatre. In years past,
that has included free Shakespeare and we’re thrilled to be bringing that back during our 15 th
anniversary season,” said Melody Libonati, artistic director, Summer Theatre of New Canaan. “The New
Canaan Library is a cultural center of our community making them a natural partner to deliver this free
production.”

“Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning through inspiration and discovery,” said Lisa Oldham,
executive director of New Canaan Library. “Partnering with STONC to present professional theatre right
here in downtown New Canaan is a cultural gift to our community.”

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” was London’s longest running comedy and
has been critically acclaimed by both American and British media. The show includes audience
participation and parodies all plays written by William Shakespeare. The show is free to the public but
tickets are required and can be reserved at www.stonc.org. All remaining tickets will be handed out 30
minutes prior to the performance. A limited number of reserved seats are available for a donation.

STONC’s critically acclaimed 2018 main stage production of “Kiss Me, Kate” continues throughout July at
Waveny Park. Theatre for Young Audience shows, including “Peter Pan,” “James and the Giant Peach,”
and “Balloonacy” are also running weekends in July at Waveny. Tickets can be purchased at
www.stonc.org.

About Summer Theatre of New Canaan: The Summer Theatre of New Canaan is a 501c3 not for profit theatre company that produces professional theatre for Connecticut audiences in the form of Broadway musicals, Theatre for Young Audiences shows and year-round special theatrical events and award winning educational programs. Season performances are held in the state-of-the-art, all weather Tent Theatre located in Waveny Park, New Canaan. STONC is now booking 2018-2019 school performances of its Theatre for Young America shows Peter Pan, Robin Hood and Balloonacy in the tri-state area. The theatre’s future plans for a year round home are now being explored.

About New Canaan Library: New Canaan Library has been the community's intellectual and cultural
center for more than a century. Today, the Library continues as a vibrant community resource for
learning and innovation, offering an extraordinary print and electronic collection, dynamic
programming, and up to the minute technology and maker spaces. Every day, close to 800 members
come through the doors and upwards of 2100 visits are made to the website in search of knowledge,
exploration and entertainment.

New Canaan Library looks confidently towards the future, embracing its vision of being the community's
source for innovation and discovery.

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