Free Outdoor Shakespeare Performances This Week In Union County

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Shakespeare in the Park's tour of Twelfth Night is headed to Linden and Mountainside this week.

The free performances will be held at the outdoor amphitheater in Linden on Wednesday evening July 27 at 7 p.m. and Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on Sunday afternoon July 31 at 1 p.m.

Guests can pack a picnic and bring a blanket or lawn chairs for the performance at Echo Lake Park.

The night will include Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble’s abridged 75-minute performance.

"Set in the land of Illyria, Twelfth Night is one of William Shakespeare's most riotous comedies. Disguises, mistaken identities, and the chaos of love take center stage as Viola washes ashore after her ship wrecks off the coast and, disguising herself as a boy for safety, is immediately embroiled in the clever and romantic schemes of the Duke and Olivia. At the same time, Olivia's servants convince one of their own—Malvolio—that Olivia is in love with him. Viola's twin brother, Sebastian, adds to the mix and confusion until a happy ending for most is attained," according to a press release from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The final two performances in Union County’s Shakespeare in the Park tour of Twelfth Night are:

• Friday, August 5 at Rahway River Park in Rahway at 7 p.m.
• Monday, August 8 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark at 7 p.m.

Admission is free to each of the six performances.

For more information or for a complete listing of summer events visit ucnj.org/summer.

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