Shakespeare in the Garden

This
summer bring a picnic basket, a bottle of wine and relax in the Art Center
Garden as the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble performs.
Two dedicated performances will be offered including, A Midsummer Night's
Dream on July 23 and The Libation Bearers on July 28. Each
performance is an hour followed by a fifteen minute question and answer session
with the cast.



Non-Members: $12 | Members: $8

Tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the performance.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Wednesday, July 23, 7pm – 8:15pm

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Daniel Roberts,

Based on an original production conceived by Brian B. Crowe



When starry-eyed young lovers and zany would-be actors cross paths with
mischief-making fairies in a magical forest, the result is one of the world’s
most uproarious comedies. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the ideal “first
Shakespeare” for young people, and a riotous roller-coaster ride for teens,
adults and Shakespeare lovers of all ages!



THE LIBATION BEARERS

Monday, July 28, 7pm – 8:15pm

By Aeschylus

Directed by Awoye Timpo



Family secrets, powerful gods, and bloody revenge collide in this gripping
Greek classic. Many years after the brutal murder of his father, Orestes sneaks
home to enact his revenge. With the aid of Electra, his sister, a plot is laid
to ensnare those responsible for the death of Agamemnon, the king who famously
conquered Troy. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this compelling tale of
the House of Atreus.





* Guests are encouraged to bring a
blanket, chairs, food and wine. If there is inclement weather or extreme heat
the performances will be held in the Main Gallery.