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Gulf Coast Shakespeare Festival: An Interview with Artistic Director Annette Trossbach

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September 7, 2010

Annette Trossbach, the artistic director of the Laboratory Theater of Florida, which is based in Fort Myers, had an exciting idea about a year ago to have a Shakespeare Festival. Classically trained at the innovative East 15 Drama School in London, Annette has studied and loved Shakespeare’s work and has also tried to share...
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The first Australian Shakespeare Festival starts 9 – 29 August 2010 in Hobart, Tasmania

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August 6, 2010

The theme for the inaugural season of the Australian Shakespeare Festival is getting over your Shakes-fear! The programme of events makes Shakespeare accessible for everyone, by presenting his works as play, opera, revue, music and film. Whether you are a newcomer or a die-hard Shakespeare-lover, you will be able to explore and enjoy Shakespeare...
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An Interview with Utah Shakespearean Festival’s David Ivers

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July 11, 2010
An Interview with Utah Shakespearean Festival’s David Ivers

New Utah Shakespearean Festival Artistic Director David Ivers talks about their current summer season and his plans for the future.
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival offers summer season

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July 7, 2010
Illinois Shakespeare Festival offers summer season

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will perform The Tempest, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and The Three Musketeers this summer through August 8.  From the Festival website: “In 1978, the Festival was founded as a partnership between the Illinois State University School of Theatre and the College of Fine Arts; that partnership continues today.  The School...
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To Some Ears Unrecounted 6/25/10 (This Week in Performance Reviews)

By David
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June 26, 2010

Every Friday, the Shakespeare Standard will post a comprehensive list of performance reviews for the week.  Below you will find this week’s list, including review and theater company links.  Enjoy! The summer season is in full swing, and this week we have Shakespeare indoors and outdoors, on the beach and in the park. Much...
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To Some Ears Unrecounted 6/18/10 (This Week in Performance Reviews)

By David
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June 18, 2010

Every Friday, the Shakespeare Standard will post a comprehensive list of performance reviews for the week.  Below you will find this week’s list, including review and theater company links.  Enjoy! “To Some Ears Unrecounted” has returned from hiatus, though I will be at the helm for a while and attempt to fill Joel’s very...
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Great River Shakespeare announces Will’s Opening Weekend

By David
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June 18, 2010

The Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, Minnesota has announced plans for a gala opening to its summer season, dubbed Will's Opening Weekend. The weekend-long event will run June 25-27 and feature performances of Othello and The Comedy of Errors, as well as musical performances and receptions.
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York students continue festival tradition

By Claire
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June 9, 2010

Sixth-graders at York Middle School attended the twenty-third annual Shakespeare Festival in York, Maine, on Thursday, June 3.  The festival included period costumes, maypoles, jugglers, music, and an open-fire pig roast.  Student groups also performed scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. For the full story and photo gallery, continue to Seacoastonline.com
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Shakespeare Center Los Angeles annual summer production cancelled

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May 28, 2010

According to Los Angeles Dowtown News, The Shakespeare Center (formerly Shakespeare Festival/LA) will not stage an outdoor summer production this year.  The Center has offered a free summer show since 1986 and Center spokeswoman Regina Cabrera did not explain the reason for its cancellation or if it would return in 2011. For more information, continue to Los...
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Oregon Shakespeare ticket sales up 8%

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May 28, 2010

The bad economy has not hurt the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, as the festival's ticket sales have been up 8% so far this year. As the festival opens its outdoor season for the summer, it looks like its 75th season may be its biggest yet.
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