Last year was our first time seeing Shakespeare performed live on stage. Hamlet and Comedy of Errors. And it was fabulous!
So naturally this year we were excited to go back and experience it all over again.
They did not disappoint!
The American Shakespeare Center on Tour comes to our area for two live performances each fall. They are a professional touring company; one of the best in the country. They perform the plays word for word and use Shakespearean staging conditions. Very unique and adds to the fun.
Did you know Romeo and Juliet isn't just a love story? It's also filled with sword fights, comedy, a dance party, secrets, friendships, and well laid plans that go awry. It definitely kept us on the edge of our seats with all the fast moving action. All's Well That Ends Well was a bit on the tamer side and slow moving at first, but by the middle and end I was hooked. Labeled a "comedy" because no one dies, it tells the story of a young girl determined to marry the young man of her choice. Of course, all is well in the end.
This has become a wonderful part of our high school literature studies and we are already looking forward to next year!
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