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Bring
family and friends to enjoy Shakespeare's grand tale
of heroic adventure!
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Forced to flee for his life as a young man, Prince Pericles
embarks on an epic journey that leads him from a tragic
shipwreck to a joyful marriage and from the loss of his
beloved daughter to a surprising reunion.
Along the way he encounters many memorable characters, from
clownish fishermen to dancing suitors to roguish pirates!
Ultimately good triumphs over evil, jealousy and vice are
punished, and faithfulness and virtue are rewarded.
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Although a runaway hit in the Bard's time, Pericles
is now rarely produced. Come join us and celebrate the 400 year
anniversary of this captivating story! It's hard to imagine a
better place to see it than outdoors in the Bay Area's most beautiful
parks.
Resident Director Kenneth Kelleher sets the production
in frontier America of the mid-1800's, where a good tall tale
was always appreciated. The cast of 11 actors play numerous roles
and live music throughout the show, featuring spirited folk, country,
and bluegrass tunes.
Mr. Kelleher celebrates his 6th year with the Festival
this season. His arresting visual style and use of music and dance
brought rave reviews for our 2007 production of A
Midsummer Night's Dream as well as our 2006 production
of The
Tempest.
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Pleasanton's Amador Valley
Community Park
(Santa Rita Rd & Black Ave)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 29 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 pm
Map and directions
to the Pleasanton shows
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Cupertino's Memorial
Park Amphitheater
(Stevens Creek Blvd & Mary Ave,
across from De Anza College)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm
Friday, August 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 3 at 7:30 pm
Map and directions
to the Cupertino shows
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San Mateo's Central Park
(5th Ave & El Camino Real)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 10 ata 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 17 at 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 24 at 5:00 pm
Map and directions to
the San Mateo shows
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The Presidio's Main Post
Parade Ground Lawn
(between Graham St & Keyes Ave, near the Officer's Club
& Visitor's Center)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, August 30 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 31 at 2:30 pm
Monday, Sept 1 (Labor Day) at
2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 6, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 7, 2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 13 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 14 at 2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 20 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 21 at 2:30 pm
Map and directions
to the San Francisco shows
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A
Bay Area tradition since 1983! |
Scenes from A
Midsummer Night's Dream (Free Shakespeare in the Park 2007)
About Free Shakespeare in the
Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park began in 1983, with
its debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco. (List of our production
history.) It is now one of the major free Shakespeare programs
in the nation. Produced every year in San Francisco, Oakland,
Pleasanton, Cupertino, and San Mateo from July through September,
Free Shakespeare in the Park provides an opportunity for everyone
to see high quality, professional theater free of charge. If you've
never joined us for one of our shows, we have some tips
you might find helpful!
2007 Sponsors of Free
Shakespeare in the Park:
Major Goods and Services Provided by:
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