Shakespeare Initiative

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August 16
and August 17

THE TEMPEST: PRESENTED BY BAY STREET THEATER'S NEW SHAKESPEARE INITIATIVE

August 16: FREE Reading of the Tempest at 7 pm at Mashashimuet Park
August 17: VIP Benefit reading of the Tempest
Contact Lorien Reese at 631-725-0818 ext.129 for the VIP Benefit

The Bay Street Shakespeare Initiative with the presentation of two outdoor staged readings of THE TEMPEST, starring Tony Award winner John Glover as Prospero, on August 16 and 17.  This initiative is an ongoing program, which offers exciting performances and educational opportunities focusing on the work of William Shakespeare at Bay Street Theater.


AUGUST 16
FREE STAGED READING FOR THE COMMUNITY

On Saturday, August 16, Bay Street will host it's first performance of The Tempest starring John Glover beginning at 7 pm at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor. This reading is offered to the community at no charge.  There will be seating in bleachers, but guests are invited to bring their own chairs, picnics and blankets to enjoy this special sunset production under the stars.


AUGUST 17
VIP BENEFIT

The second performance will be a VIP benefit on Sunday, August 17 to be held overlooking the water at a private waterfront estate on Shelter Island, New York. The event includes a reception with the cast, and the evening begins at 6:30 pm with cocktails followed by The Tempest reading at 7 pm. Contact Lorien Reese at 631-725-0818 ext. 129 to purchase tickets.


"Bay Street is very excited to spotlight the work of William Shakespeare in our community.  Considered by many to be the greatest playwright of all time, Shakespeare's plays are as entertaining and relevant today as they have ever been. We are delighted to launch an initiative which we hope will make Bay Street Theater a center for the Bard's work on the East End."

The Bay Street Theater Shakespeare Initiative is offering supporters the opportunity to be a patron of the world of Shakespeare by sponsoring a character in The Tempest, as part of the Join the Company campaign and sponsors will be able to consult with the actors, and will receive complimentary passes to the VIP Benefit on August 17, as well as an opportunity to be photographed with the cast members playing their sponsored characters.  Contact Bay Street's Development office at 631.725.0818 for details. 

The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, full of magic, mystical creatures, and love.  Set on a remote island, it is the story of Prospero, the usurped Duke of Milan, as he employs magic and wit to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place.

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