Wilmington,
NC – June 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Hello, June. Let the outdoor
theatrics begin! The time is nigh and the stage is set for the 2016 Cape
Fear Shakespeare on the Green festival, held every weekend in June at the
Hugh Morton Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Now in its 24th season, the annual
free-to-the-public Cape Fear
Shakespeare on the Green festival, in association with the City
of Wilmington, will present two shows: “Twelfth Night” and “The
Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
Themes of William Shakespeare’s
plays continue to resonate with modern audiences. Have you ever wondered
where oft-quoted lines originated? For instance: “Some are born great,
some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them...”
and “They do not love, that do not show their love.” These memorable
quotes are from Shakespeare’s masterpieces “Twelfth Night” and “The Two
Gentlemen of Verona,” respectively. Both plays are slated for the 2016
season of Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green and will be staged on select
dates in June.
The Cape Fear Shakespeare
Youth Company kicks off the season performing The Bard’s first romantic
comedy, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” This playful show, directed by CFSOTG
artistic director Cherri McKay, is about privileged youths with no real
responsibility who are living in a world where adults are on the parameter.
Cape Fear Shakespeare Youth Company performances are suitable for families
and will be staged at 8:00 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, June 6-8 and
Monday through Thursday, June 13-16.
“Twelfth Night,” directed
by Adrian Monte, is this year’s feature production. Among Shakespeare’s
most perfect comedies, the romantic plot revolves around separated twins,
misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Meanwhile, a satirical subplot
unfolds as a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming a count is derailed
by the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. Put all these people together
and you have a delightful poignant symphony of miscommunication, misconception
and non-comprehension, all fueled by romantic desire. Add the lush backdrop
of Greenfield Park and you have the makings of a perfect summer outing.
Performances are staged each weekend at 8:00 p.m., beginning Saturday,
June 4 through Sunday, June 26. Performance dates for “Twelfth Night” are
June 4-5; 10-12; 17-19; and 24-26, with an additional Actor Appreciation
show on Thursday, June 23.
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Cape Fear Shakespeare on
the Green is among Wilmington’s most anticipated summer traditions. Visitors
and residents enjoy free productions of The Bard’s works in a family atmosphere
at the Hugh Morton
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Located in the heart of Wilmington on
the lake’s edge, the stage is surrounded by stately moss-draped cypress
trees and well-manicured gardens of Greenfield Park. With 900 seats, the
amphitheater is the only one of its kind in Southeastern North Carolina
and is among Wilmington’s largest entertainment venues. Performances of
Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green are free to the public and donations
are always welcome and appreciated. Gates open at 6:30 pm; shows begin
at 8:00 p.m.
For an evening of laid-back
fun that brings the arts and nature together, arrive early and bring a
picnic or enjoy a snack from the concession stand. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
is located at 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington. For more details call
910-399-2878, email shakespeareonthegreen03@yahoo.com
or visit www.capefearshakespeare.com.
Go with the flow and see
where the water takes you. Wilmington,
N.C. & Island Beaches is a convenient drive along US 74 (from Charlotte)
or I-40 (from Greensboro and Raleigh). For a free Official Visitors Guide
for Wilmington, and the island beaches of Carolina
Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville
Beach, call 866-266-9690. For summer highlights and events: www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/season/2016-summer-highlights.
Media
Contact:
Wilmington
and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Connie
Nelson
Communications/PR
Director
910-332-8751
866-266-9690
ext. 120
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The
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches
Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization
of New Hanover County, North Carolina that stimulates economic development
through the promotion of travel and tourism.
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