Join us for Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre's 2009 Season!
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Henry V
directed by Charley ShermanJuly 28th, 30th, Aug 2nd, 5th : 7:30pm |
Love's Labours Lost
directed by Jeff ChristianJuly 29th, Aug 1st, 6th, 7th : 7:30pm |
A $10 admission donation is suggested.
Performances will take place in all weather, as long as audience remains in the pavillion. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets, low chairs, picnic and appropriate outdoor clothing.
There will be short post-show discussions after the performances on July 30, August 1st, 5th and 6th. We hope you'll join us for 10 or 15 minutes more to talk to the actors and directors about the performances you have seen!
Children's Theatre Workshop
Theatre Games for BeginnersSaturday, August 1st : 11am - 12:30pm
ALL CHILDREN AGES 3-6
Artistic Director Elizabeth Laidlaw and other members of the ensemble will conduct a free theatre workshop for little actors on our stage at the Performance Pavillion in the Elberta Waterfront Park. Session includes theatre games and arts & crafts. Sign up required.
Please contact us at lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or 312.576.5037 for more information.
Frankfort Day Care Workshop
Lakeside Ensemble members will visit the Frankfort Day Care Center on Friday, July 31st from 11am -12:30pm. PLEASE DO NOT sign up for this through Lakeside Shakespeare. For more information on Frankfort Day Care, please call 231.352.7117.Youth Theatre Workshop and Performance
Tuesday August 4th, 5th & 6th : 11am - 1:30pmPerformance on August 6th at 7:00pm
FOR ALL KIDS AGES 6-12
Ensemble members Elizabeth Dowling and Christy Arington will conduct a free 3-day children's theatre workshop that will culminate in a short performance onstage at the Performance Pavillion on August 6th.
If you would like to have your child take part in any of our workshops please email us at lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or call 312.576.5037 to sign up or for more information. Please specify which workshop you are signing your child up for. Children signing up for the 3-day Youth Workshop should be prepared to attend all three workshop days, and arrive at 6:00pm on August 6th in preparation for the August 6th performance.
Student Performance
Friday, August 7th - Closing Night : 7pmOur student interns will perform scenes from Shakespeare’s plays directed by members of our ensemble prior to our closing night performance. Please come down early to support their hard work!!!
Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre is sponsored in part by grants from The Robert and Patricia Colby Foundation and The Seabury Foundation/
Very special thanks to Jan and Bill Buck and LaRue House B&B of Elberta, Michigan and the Village of Elberta.
For more information please contact The Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce (231) 352-7251 or the Benzie County Visitors Bureau (231) 882-5801 www.visitbenzie.com.
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The Elberta Waterfront Park is located just off of Furnace Ave. on the shores of Lake Betsie.