2008 SHAKESPEARE ON THE SQUARE
Love's Labors Lost
July 17, 19, 25, 27, 31; August 2, 8, 10, 14, 16; 7:00 pm nightly
Directed by Tom Parkhill.
The King Of Navarre and his three most loyal friends take a vow to shut themselves away from the world and the distracting company of women for three years to devote their time to study. Enter the gorgeous Princess of France and her three beautiful and charming ladies in waiting. How long can the young men keep their vows when they are tempted by such beauty, charm and intelligence? Watch men melt with love, deny all shortcomings and make complete fools of themselves at the hands of some very smart women. “They have been at a great feast of language and stolen the scraps…"
Merchant of Venice
July 18, 20, 24, 26; August 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17; 7:00 pm nightly
Directed by Michael Golebiewshi.
One of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, The Merchant of Venice is a dark comedy and a timeless exploration of greed, racism, and the abuse of power. Antonio, a merchant of Venice, needs ready cash to help his young friend court a beautiful and rich young woman. He goes to Shylock, a Jewish money lender who offers him a strange bargain. He will lend him the money but his collateral is a pound of Antonio’s flesh! When the note comes due, Shylock demands his pound of flesh in one of the theatre’s most renowned and tension-filled courtroom scenes. “The quality of mercy is not strained…”
Don't Forget
* All performances at Market Square (map), Knoxville, TN are FREE!
* Donations are appreciated!
* Seating is limited, lawn chairs
are recommended.
