Fall Shakespeare Fest

The Shakespeare Festival at Wayne College in Orrville has become an annual fall tradition for me and the girls. This year we were minus one college girl though, so it was just me and LittleE.  This was our third year attending, and once again it was fabulous.

This year's comedy was As You Like It.  I remember having to read this in high school, but didn't actually remember anything about it.  Oh, well.  I can definitely say I know it now, and will most likely not forget it.  After all, Shakespeare is much more memorable when seen.  Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen, and never intended for them to be read.  Watching live performances is absolutely the best way to learn to love Shakespeare.  

The tragedy for this year was Macbeth.  This one I had never read before, other than a children's version, so I did set out to read it beforehand.  I like to use the Shakespeare Made Easy series which includes a modern English version side-by-side with the full length original text.  After reading the play, I couldn't wait to see it.  They did a great job! 

We thoroughly enjoyed both productions done by the professional tour actors from the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia.  I'm already looking forward to next year!