Once again I return to the bard this summer for the 21st Anniversary Season of the Capital Classics Shakespeare Festival. This year will feature Shakespeare's villain of all villains: Richard III. Full of intrigue, deception, love, betrayal and numerous untimely deaths. This compelling drama will take you on a journey uncovering the complex mind of the Duke of Gloucester.
Under the direction of David Watson the title role of King Richard III will be portrayed by Capital Classics co-founder Geoffrey Sheehan. Core company members include Laura Sheehan, Debra Walsh, Grégoire Mouning, David Regan, James Curley, Mike Lessard and Wil Moses. Rounding out this very talented cast are Gabi Van Horn, Ben Cole, Michael Labbadia, Seth Koproski, Alex Crowell, Jeff Lange, Jack Ploszaj, John Samela, Charles Schoenfeld, Aaron Greenberg, Jackson Sheehan and Kiera Sheehan.
Join us as Capital Classics, Inc. continues it's tradition as Greater Hartford's longest running outdoor Shakespeare festival.
For your convenience, you may view the following weblinks for additional information:
http://www.facebook.com/CapitalClassics
http://tinyurl.com/6gys2cg
DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, July 28, August 4 & 11, 2011 @7:30pm
Friday, July 29, August 5 & 12, 2011 @7:30pm
Saturday, July 30, August 6 & 13, 2011 @7:30pm
Sunday, July 31, August 7 & 14, 2011 @5:30pm
Special note: All performances are scheduled to start outdoors in front of The Bruyette Athenaeum. In case of rain, the show will continue inside Hoffman Auditorium.
COST:
Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $7 for children. You may purchase them by calling the Frances Driscoll Box Office at 860-231-5555 or online via the following weblink:
http://sjc.universitytickets.
LOCATION:
Saint Joseph College
Carol Autorino Center (CAC)
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
860-232-4571
DIRECTIONS:
From NYC and points Southwest: Take Rte-15 North to Rte-9 North to I-84 East to exit 43 (Park Road) or I-91 North to I-84 West to exit 43 (Park Road). (See From Park Road below.)
From Danbury and points West: Take I-84 East to exit 43 (Park Road). (See From Park Road below.)
From Boston and points East: Take I-90 West to exit 9 to I-84 West. Take I-84 West to exit 43 (Park Road). (See From Park Road below.)
From the shore and points Southeast: Take Rte- 2 to I-84 West to exit 43 (Park Road). (See From Park Road below.)
From Bradley International Airport and points North: Take I-91 South to I-84 West to exit 43 (Park Road).
From Park Road: From the Park Road exit, turn right at the traffic light at the end of the ramp onto Park Road, then take an immediate left at the next light onto Trout Brook Drive. At fifth light, turn right onto Asylum Avenue, then take the first left onto Saint Joseph College campus.
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Capital Classics, Inc., a non-Equity professional theatre company, was founded in 1991 to enrich the cultural environment of the Greater Hartford community through the theatre arts. Committed to providing affordable, family-oriented theatre, the company upholds an artistic vision based on the concept of artful entertainment. Capital Classics, Inc. serves the community through educational and cultural programs, specific in their intent to inspire, teach and entertain. As a residential company, we also provide job opportunities and training to Connecticut's professional theatre artists.
Enjoy,
Grégoire
gamouning@gmail.com
