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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival

6/29/2019 - 9/1/2019

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Once on 6/29/2019,
and Once on 6/29/2019,
and Once on 6/29/2019
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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em. Prepare for thrusting greatness as this season’s free Shakespeare in Griffith Park begins with Twelfth Night.

The 2019 Independent Shakespeare Company presents free Shakespeare in Griffith Park. There will be two plays are performed this summer.

Twelfth Night begins June 29

Pericles begins July 27

Check out our review from a previous season and tips for enjoying the evening.

There is no seating at the venue; bring your own blanket or low-backed lawn chair. It can get pretty chilly in the evenings so you’ll want a jacket. Concessions are available for purchase or you can bring your own picnic.

Parking is free and plentiful, but can be a little confusing. Check the website for directions.

Selected dates have pre-show activities:

Players in the Park begin at 5:00pm

Free workshops for families about the play and Shakespeare’s language. Participants take a backstage tour, and try out the ISC stage. Dates 2019: July 14, August 10, August 18, and August 25. Reservations Recommended: cronk@iscla.org or call (818) 710-6306.

Festival Arts Partners begin at 6:30pm
Invertigo Dance Theatre: July 12, 13, 14, 19, 21

Salon Series begin at 6pm
Discussions about the intersection between Shakespeare and contemporary culture
July 11, July 20,  August 8.

Themed Nights

SILLY SOCK NIGHT:  July 7
FAMILY NIGHT: July 14;  August 25
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT NIGHT:July 5, August 2
TWIN NIGHT: July 19
AUDIENCE POTLUCK: July 17, August 15
GREEK GODS NIGHT: August 9
PIRATE NIGHT: August 17
DANDY NIGHT: August 24
Reservations Recommended: cronk@iscla.org or call (818) 710-6306

Details

Start:
6/29/2019
End:
9/1/2019
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
http://www.iscla.org/griffith-park-festival/

Venue

Griffith Park – site of the Old Zoo
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027 United States
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