9 Things to know about 'Twelfth Night' at Sands Point Preserve

1. When was the last time you had the chance to see a Shakespeare performance in a castle?

2. The comedy is light and humorous but also looks at heavy topics: gender, love and deception.

3. It’s a fun way to introduce your kids to The Bard.

4. Think your kids won’t want to go? Tell them it’s the basis of the Channing Tatum hit “She’s The Man.”

5. At a time when Caitlyn Jenner continues making headlines, we see that the Bard has been relevant all along, even in about 1601 when he wrote the play.

6. Sebastian is played by Tyler Williams – firefighter by day, Shakespearean actor by night.

7. The play is produced by the Arena Players, who’ve enjoyed an established following for decades.

8. The troupe’s actors have appeared in roles at Shakespeare festivals, Rockefeller Centre, and in films and television.

9. The show is Saturday, Aug. 1, at Castle Gould’s Great Hall at Sands Point Preserve. Tickets are $50, and include the performance, a soft drink or a glass of wine, dessert and coffee. For tickets, click here.

Photos: Christine Boehm, Tyler Williams, and Payton Jade Galinson