Shakespeare in the Park:  Arlington's Favorite Summertime Tradition

Thanks to the actors, crew members, volunteers and audience members who made our 2017 Shakespeare in the Park such a rousing success!

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Please stay tuned for details about our plans for 2018!

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2017 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

 

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s Apprentice Program presents:

 

Henry IV, part 1

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Directed by Bryn Boice

 

Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm

Menotomy Rocks Park
129 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476
 

The First Part of King Henry IV uncovers mounting tensions and tests of loyalty to King Henry’s crown–seen by some as stolen from his predecessor, King Richard II. As factions turn against the king, the country’s turmoil causes the young, slacker Prince Henry (and friends) to step up in defense of his father’s kingdom.

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Shakespeare’s famed history play asks us, “What will we do in times of political crisis? Play dead or fight back?”