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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
CapoShakes
Returns for another Season
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”
is a dazzling mix of comedy, tragedy, and
magic. This play is considered by many to be
one of his greatest undertakings. Ousted
from this Dukedom by his brother Antonio for
studying magic and backed by the king;
Prospero and his young daughter, Miranda,
find shelter on a deserted island. Years
later those who have harmed them are washed
up on the very island by a vicious storm.
The mystical romp that ensues brings all
those on the island into a masquelike
exhibition of love and hate, authentic and
illusion. Shakespeare’s play has deep ties
to the farcical features of entertainment
like Caliban and Ariel the supernatural
polar opposites, Prospero’s forgiveness of
his enemies who he is also related to by
blood or marriage, and the important
philosophical themes. This enchanting tale
is one that all people of all ages will
enjoy.
Performances are 7:30 pm each day starting
on July 10. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25,
and
closing on Sunday July 26.
ABOUT
CAPOSHAKES PERFORMANCES
 Performances for CapoShakes
are both held on the main Stage of
the Camino Real Playhouse as well as in the
Historic Town Center Park. For "Under the
Stars" Productions in the Park ...
you are invited to bring folding chairs and
a picnic to enjoy before and during the
performances.
By the way our "Prettiest Picnic"
contest will indeed be returning next season
for each outside performance and who knows
what great prize you might just win. If you
do forget
your picnic we will be having some snacks
and refreshments for sale at intermission
or you can purchase some food to-go from one
of San Juans' many fine restaurants before
the evening's festivities begin.
And if you forget
your folding chairs ... not a
problem ... we have an ample supply of CapoShakes chairs available for a small
additional rental fee
for the night.
Photo by Richard Clinton,
www.RichardClinton.com
OUR BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
Since 2002 the
Camino Real Playhouse has moved its annual Shakespeare under the
Stars production to the newly constructed outdoor stage in
San Juan Capistrano's Historic
Town Center Park, which just happens to be adjacent to the
Camino Real Playhouse. It has been a great
location and a wonderful venue to host
Shakespeare Festivals.
The outdoor amphitheatre was built and
paid for by former Mayor Collene Campbell
and her husband, the wood and stone
structure was designed by Mike Imlay and is
used for concerts and other events in
addition to our annual Shakespeare under the
Stars CapoShakes Festival.
CLICK HERE
for more
information about the beautiful and historic
town of San Juan Capistrano.
(L to R: LaRee Freeman, Casey Hayes, Rhonda
Roscoe)
Photo by Richard Clinton,
www.RichardClinton.com
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