Opera House Shakespeare Festival
July 21-30, 2023
3 plays:
Richard II
Henry IV
The Taming of the Shrew - All-female production
With festival ambassador (and playing Henry IV) Johnathan Cullen
Richard II - chronicling the historical rise and fall of King Richard the Second (and his usurpation by Henry IV) Shakespeare’s play is one of political intrigue mixed with emotional pathos. Both judgmental of, and sympathetic to the titular character, the play addresses a theme present in all of Shakespeare’s history plays: who has a better claim to the throne, the man anointed by God? Or the man supported by the people?
Directed by Grant Turner (also playing Richard) and Festival special guest Jonathan Cullen (also playing Henry).
Jewel Theater
July 21, 26, 28 at 7:30 pm
July 23, 30 at 2 pm
Henry IV- combining Shakespeare’s Henry IV pts 1 & 2 into one evening of entertainment, this production further explores the reign of the usurper Henry IV, while introducing us to his wayward son Hal (who will become Henry V) and one of Shakespeare’s greatest creations; Sir John Falstaff! Directed by Grant Turner with Festival special guest Jonathan Cullen as Henry IV and Liberty O’Dell as Falstaff
Jewel Theater
July 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 at 7:30 pm
The Taming of the Shrew- an all-female production of Shakespeare’s most renowned comedy, this production lifts the specter of misogyny from the story, allowing for a simpler, cleaner take on the play.
Opera House Outdoor Stage
July 22, 23, 29, 30 at 5:00 pm
Festival Schedule
Friday, July, 21st -
Richard II 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Saturday, July 22nd -
Taming of the Shrew 5:00
Henry IV 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Sunday, July 23rd-
Richard II 2:00 - Jewel Theater
Taming of the Shrew 5:00 - Opera House Outdoor Stage
Henry IV 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Monday, July 24th-
Gala
Tuesday, July 25th-
Keynote speaker 7:30
Wednesday, July 26th-
Richard II 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Thursday, July 27th-
Henry IV 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Friday, July 28th-
Richard II 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Saturday, July 29th-
Taming of the Shrew 5:00 - Opera House Outdoor Stage
Henry IV 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Sunday, July 30th-
Richard II 2:00 - Jewel Theater
Taming of the Shrew 5:00 - Opera House Outdoor Stage
Henry IV 7:30 - Jewel Theater
Sherlock Holmes
October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
(Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:30 pm)
A Christmas Carol
December 15-17 19-23
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:30 pm Saturday at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday at 2:30 pm)