Shakespeare was famous for his literary art and the way that he had once captivated the audience. Till this day there are still many around the world that take his fine work of art and perform plays for all of our enjoyment. Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha is only one of the many places that captivate Shakespeare in a fascinating way.
Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha is coming to Omaha, Nebraska from June 19 to July 6 of 2008. Every year in Omaha, there are two plays by Shakespeare that are played during the Shakespeare on the Green. This year the two fascinating plays that will be performed are Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear.
The comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, will be held on June 19 through the 22nd and on July 2nd and 5th. The drama, King Lear, will be held on June 26th through the 29th and again on July 3 and 6th.
Before the performances kick off there will be a Towne Square Music and Greenshow beginning at 7 pm. The Towne Square Music and Greenshow often have entertainers there to perform a small show such as juggling or minstrel singers. The actual theater performance for Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha will begin at 8 pm at the location on 60th and Dodge.
There are also many clubs that you can join to help programs like Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha. The Bard’s Club is a club with people who want to make the Nebraska Shakespeare grow. The club members for Bard’s Club have helped to get money into the Nebraska Shakespeare to attract many artists. The Bard’s Club is only one of many that you can join to help Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha. The donations that you give are completely tax deductible and will help to keep this program alive.
Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha is always taking auditions and they ask that you practice scenes from the plays that they will be casting during the current season. There is a couple of downloads on the website that will help you to pick out side choices from the plays Much Ado About Nothing and King Lear.
For those who would like to volunteer for Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha may do so and will receive special seating and will also be getting an announcement before it begins and during the intermission. The volunteers also known as the Merry Bandits can also pass out material to a cause that they serve. Some of the things that the Merry Bandits do will be greeting the audience and handing out programs, selling souvenirs, passing the hat for the all-important contribution, and other things that they might need you to do. The volunteers are what helps to keep Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha free for families to enjoy.
Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha is one of the most fascinating places to go and watch a Shakespeare play and the best thing about it is that it is absolutely free. Shakespeare on the Green in Omaha does take donations to help to keep this program going and any donation is greatly appreciated.
