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2015 Summer Season Performances
A special thanks to our Associate, Planning and Supporting Members:
United States
Dave Avant
Joseph Benedict
Caesar's Ford Theatre, Inc.
Larry Clark
Larry Gustke
Michael Hardy
Mark Hofflund
Jackie Mills
Barry Moore-Gensler Architects
Ozark Mountain Players
Scott Parker
John Russell
Paul Green Foundation
James Starr Moore Memorial Foundation
David Weil, The Mid-Atlantic Foundation
David Weiss
Alabama (Tuscumbia)
The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller Birthplace)
www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
Canada
Alberta (Drumheller)
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play
http://canadianpassionplay.com
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play - July 10 – July 26
The Canadian Badlands Passion Play shares the Gospel through the portrayal of the
life of Christ as told in the Scriptures and to further awareness and skill in the arts.
The theatre’s vision is to draw people from all corners of the world to the Canadian
Badlands Passion Play to experience firsthand who Jesus is.
Celebrating 21 years! (Admission)
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The Miracle Worker – June 5 – July 11
Playwright William Gibson's epic drama, The Miracle Worker is performed on the
grounds of Ivy Green each year and chronicles the daily disappointments and
miraculous breakthrough of the young Helen Keller at the guidance of her teacher
Anne Sullivan. Celebrating 54 years!) (Admission)
California (Hemet)
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre
www.ramonabowl.com
Ramona – April 25 - May 3
Ramona is the Official Outdoor Play of California and is based on the book by Helen
Hunt Jackson. The story is of Ramona and her lover Alessandro and portrays the
tragic history of Southern California’s native people.
Celebrating 92 years! (Admission)
California (San Pedro)
Shakespeare by the Sea
www.shakespearebythesea.org
As You Like It - June 18 - August 22
The Tempest – June 25 - August 21
Shakespeare by the Sea creates theatrical experiences for audiences in culturally
diverse communities to make theatre accessible to all. Their goal is to reach the
broadest demographics of English and non-English speaking audiences, allowing
unlimited access without prejudice. Celebrating 17 years! (Free)
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California (Thousand Oaks)
Kingsmen Shakespeare Company
http://www.kingsmenshakespeare.org
2015 Summer Season Performances
Measure for Measure – June 26 - July 12
Richard III – July 17 - August 2
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is dedicated to presenting professional
programs and performances of the works of William Shakespeare for the education
and entertainment of people of all ages. Celebrating 19 years! (Admission)
Florida (Wauchula)
Power and Light Productions
www.storyofjesus.com
The Story of Jesus – March 27 - April 25
Power and Light Productions offers productions of The Story of Jesus and The Story of
Noah on alternating years and with the cooperation of nearly 40 different churches
in central Florida. The productions are designed to promote the cause of Christianity
and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Celebrating 28 years! (Admission)
Georgia (Chattahoochee Hills)
Serenbe Playhouse
www.serenbeplayhouse.com
The Secret Garden – May 29 - August 2
A Streetcar Named Desire – June 11 - June 28
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Evita – July 23 - August 16
The Sleepy Hollow Experience – October 1 - November 1
The Snow Queen – December 3 - December 23
Serenbe Playhouse believes that theatre as an art form has the unique power to
illuminate the human experience. In pursuit of that vision, they produce artistically
rich site-specific performances and programming that reduces the barriers between
artists and audiences by immersing patrons in an environment that amplifies the
beauty of nature, and provides opportunities for engagement, conversation, and
collaboration. Celebrating 6 years! (Admission)
Idaho (Boise)
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
www.idahoshakespeare.org
Dial “M” for Murder – May 29 - August 2
The Tempest - June 5 - July 24
The Secret Garden - July 3- August 30
King Lear- August 7 - 27
The Fantasticks -September 4 - 27
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival offers great theatre, entertainment and educational
experiences. The theatre supports emerging actors, new regional and national
playwrights, and sustained employment opportunities for artists. Programs and tours
for K-12, ongoing adult education and interpretive programming comprise their
education efforts. Celebrating 38 years! (Admission)
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Illinois (Normal)
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
http://thefestival.org
2015 Summer Season Performances
Love's Labour's Lost - June 30- August 8
Richard II - July 2 - August 6
The Q Brothers' Q Gents: A Hip-hop adaptation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona July 1 - August 7
Love's Labor's Won - July 19 - August 7
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival exemplifies a long-established tradition of
professional theatre devoted to performing the plays of William Shakespeare. Every
summer, a collection of theatre professionals and interns unite to create a dynamic
environment, one dedicated not only to education but also the enthusiastic creation
of performing art. Celebrating 37 years! (Admission)
Kentucky (Bardstown)
The Stephen Foster Story
www.stephenfoster.com
The Stephen Foster Story – June 13 – August 15
All Shook Up – July 4 – August 1
Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical provides breathtaking costumes, lively dance,
and the timeless music of America’s first great composer. Located in My Old Kentucky
Home State Park that dates back to the 1850’s, the performances celebrate American
stories and music. Celebrating 57 years! (Admission)
Illinois (Springfield)
Theatre in the Park
www.theatreinthepark.net
Grace Among the Leavings - May 22 - 24
Two Gentlemen of Verona - May 29 – 31 and June 4 - 6
Grease - June 19 – 21 and 25 - 27
Children of Eden - July 17 – 19 and 23 - 25
Jane Eyre: The Musical - August 14 -16, 20 - 22
Theatre in the Park provides family-oriented live entertainment from Memorial Day
to Labor Day at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site. Productions include musicals,
dramas, comedies, historical plays and original works.
Celebrating 19 years! (Admission)
Kentucky (Danville)
Pioneer Playhouse
www.pioneerplayhouse.com
One Slight Hitch - June 5 – June 20
La Bete (Or The Beast) - June 23 – July 4
Grounded - July 7 – July 18
Sherlock’s Secret Life - July 21 – August 1
Boeing Boeing - August 4 – August 15
Pioneer Playhouse is the oldest outdoor theatre in Kentucky and was also
instrumental in pioneering the outdoor theatre movement in the Commonwealth.
The theatre serves a pre-show dinner out of doors and live performances Tuesday
through Saturday, every summer, come rain or shine.
Celebrating 66 years! (Admission)
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Kentucky (Harrodsburg)
Ragged Edge Community Theatre
http://www.raggededgetheatre.org
2015 Summer Season Performances
James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky - Thursdays-Saturdays in July 2015
George Washington Slept Here - April 24-26 and May 1-3
Pride and Prejudice - March 6-8 and 13-15
State Fair the Musical - June 11-14 and 18-21
Ragged Edge Community Theatre is located in historic Harrodsburg and offers main
stage, children’s and outdoor musicals and plays. Celebrating 31 years! (Admission)
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is dedicated to performing the works of
William Shakespeare in vital and contemporary productions that are presented free
of charge to Boston’s diverse communities, and to educating Boston’s youth not only
about Shakespeare but also about their own potential for creativity.
Celebrating 19 years! (Free)
Missouri (Mansfield)
Ozark Mountain Players
www.laurasmemories.com
Laura’s Memories - July 17 - September 19
Kentucky (Jenkins)
Cumberland Mountain Arts & Crafts Council
www.littleshepherddrama.com
Laura’s Memories is based on the life of one of America’s greatest authors of children
books, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Celebrating 25 years! (Admission)
The Cumberland Mountain Arts & Crafts Council, Inc. provides regional opportunities
to enhance cultural enrichment by promoting the talents of the region's artists and
musicians. Celebrating 15 years! (Admission)
As You Like It - June 18 - July 5
Othello - June 25 - July 3
Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come - June 20 - August 28
Thunder on the Mountain - August 7- 9
Kentucky (Louisville)
Kentucky Shakespeare
www.kyshakespeare.com
The Tempest - June 3 - July 25
The Taming of the Shrew - June 18 - July 25
Macbeth - July 2 - July 26
Nebraska (Omaha)
Nebraska Shakespeare Festival
www.nebraskashakespeare.com
The idea for an outdoor Shakespeare festival in Omaha was first conceived in the
early 1980s at Creighton University. In its history, the Festival has gained national
recognition for its consistently high-quality productions, the beauty of the Elmwood
Park setting, and for steadily growing, enthusiastic audiences.
Celebrating 29 years! (Free)
Kentucky Shakespeare is grounded in the works of Shakespeare. The theatre
enriches the community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences
that educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages. Celebrating 55 years! (Free)
Massachusetts (Babson Park)
Commonwealth Shakespeare
www.commshakes.org
Romeo & Juliet - May 21 - May 30
Shakespeare & Leadership: King Lear - April 28
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New York (Buffalo)
Shakespeare in Delaware Park
http://shakespeareindelawarepark.org
2015 Summer Season Performances
Romeo & Juliet - June 18 – July 12
Twelfth Night - July 23 – August 16
Shakespeare in Delaware Park is dedicated to providing free, high-quality public
theatre to the widest possible audience. Their goal is to enrich, inspire and entertain
diverse audiences through performance and educational programming, with a focus
on the works of William Shakespeare. Celebrating 40 years! (Free)
New York (Cold Spring)
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
http://hvshakespeare.org/content/home
North Carolina (Asheville)
Montford Park Players
www.montfordparkplayers.org
A Midsummer Night's Dream - June 5 - July 4
Twelfth Night, Or What You Will - June 10 – August 1
Richard III - August 7 – August 29
As You Like It - September 4 – September 26
The Montford Park Players’ purpose is to bring Shakespeare and other classic plays to
the mountains of Western North Carolina. Believing that Shakespeare is a vital part of
our common heritage, we set out to make his plays available for everyone to
experience, by presenting them to the public free of charge.
Celebrating 43 years! (Free)
The Winter’s Tale – June 27 – August 29
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – June 20 – August 28
The Arabian Nights – June 18 – August 30
An Iliad – August 3 – August 24
The Tempest – August 17 – September 1
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival engages the widest possible audience in a
fresh conversation about what is essential in Shakespeare’s plays. Their primary
home is a spectacular open-air theater tent at Boscobel House and Gardens in
Garrison, NY. Their productions garner consistent critical acclaim from regional and
national media (The New York Times, New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal) for
communicating great stories with clarity, energy and imagination.
Celebrating 29 years! (Admission)
New York (Syracuse)
Syracuse Shakespeare Festival Corp.
http://www.syrsf.org
Henry V - June 19-28
All’s Well that Ends Well – August 14 - 23
Syracuse Shakespeare Festival presents its productions of Bard classics in the
beautiful Thornden Park Amphitheatre, located beside the Syracuse University
Campus. Celebrating 13 years! (Free and donations)
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North Carolina (Boone)
Southern Appalachian Historical Association
www.horninthewest.com
2015 Summer Season Performances
Horn in the West - June 26 - August 8
Horn in the West, written by Kermit Hunter, follows frontiersman Daniel Boone and
his band of mountain settlers as they struggle against the British militia during the
American Revolutionary War in the Appalachian mountain region of North Carolina.
Celebrating 63 years! (Admission)
The Lost Colony, a symphonic drama, written by Paul Green depicts the valiant
struggle of 117 men, women and children to settle the New World in 1587. They
disappeared more than 400 years ago without a trace and this continues to be one of
history’s greatest mysteries. Celebrating 78 years! (Admission)
North Carolina (Snow Camp)
Snow Camp Historical Drama Society, Inc.
www.snowcamptheatre.com
The Sword of Peace – June 26 – August 7
Pathway to Freedom – June 28 – August 9
Treasure Island – July 11 – August 22
Dracula – August 15 – September 12
Laurel – August 14 - TBD
Snow Camp Historical Drama Society offers two historical dramas; The Sword of
Peace is the story of the conflict faced by the peaceful Quakers during the
Revolutionary War. Pathway to Freedom is the only outdoor drama in the United
States that portrays African-American history and the Underground Railroad.
Celebrating 42 years (Sword of Peace) 22 years (Pathway to Freedom)! (Admission)
North Carolina (Cherokee)
Cherokee Historical Association
http://cherokeeadventure.com
Unto These Hills – May 30 – August 15
A culturally authentic, entertaining drama about the Cherokee Indians as told from
their perspective. The show portrays the unique story of the Cherokee from creation
through the infamous Trail of Tears to modern day.
Celebrating 65 years! (Admission)
North Carolina (Manteo)
Roanoke Island Historical Association
www.thelostcolony.org
The Lost Colony - May 29 - August 22
How I Became a Pirate - June 16 – August 19
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North Carolina (Valdese)
Old Colony Players
www.oldcolonyplayers.com
2015 Summer Season Performances
From This Day Forward - July 10 - August 8
From This Day Forward is the story of the Waldenses, a religious sect which arose in
southeast France in the late 1100s. It centers on the struggle to survive persecution in
their homeland and their arrival in North Carolina in 1893 to establish a colony at
Valdese. Celebrating 48 years! (Admission)
North Carolina (Wilkesboro)
Bleu Moon Productions
www.bleumoonproductions.com
Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend - July 9 – August 1
Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend recounts the famous 1860's lover's triangle that
became one of the nation's first highly publicized crimes of passion. Performed at
Fort Hamby Amphitheatre in Wilkesboro, the drama brings to life the romance,
jealousy, and mystery surrounding the death of Laura Foster.
Celebrating 15 years! (Admission)
North Dakota (Bismarck)
Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park
http://www.shst.org/
Mary Poppins - July 14 - August 2
Sleepy Hollow Theatre & Arts Park's mission is to nurture youth by providing quality
pre-professional, educational opportunities in the arts that result in the cultural
enrichment of their communities and state. Celebrating 26 years! (Admission)
drama is an entertaining and spiritual experience for young and old alike and relives
the life of Jesus Christ. Celebrating 41 years! (Admission)
Ohio (Chillicothe)
The Scioto Society Inc.
www.tecumsehdrama.com
Tecumseh! - June 5 – Aug 29
Tecumseh! is the life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend
his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700's. The huge, outdoor
stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre afford the audience a unique viewing
experience. Celebrating 43 years! (Admission)
Ohio (New Philadelphia)
Ohio Outdoor Historical Drama Assoc. Inc.
www.trumpetintheland.com
Trumpet in the Land – June 19 - August 22
The White Savage - July 3 – August 15
Fiddler on the Roof – July 25 – August 14
Dracula – October 2 – October 10
Ohio Outdoor Historical Drama offers two historical dramas that alternate
throughout the summer. Trumpet in the Land brings to life the Ohio frontier during
the Revolutionary War in a thrilling and passionate story of a peaceful people's
influence on the war and the tragic events of Ohio's first settlement, Schoenbrunn.
The White Savage is the story of Simon Girty who made a strong alliance with the
Native Americans and the British during the American Revolution. Celebrating 46
years (Trumpet in the Land) 19 years (The White Savage)! (Admission)
Ohio (Cambridge)
The Living Word Outdoor Drama, Inc.
www.livingworddrama.org
The Living Word Outdoor Drama - June 19 - September 26
The Living Word Outdoor Drama is located in the beautiful rolling hills of
Southeastern Ohio, Guernsey County, near family-friendly vacation attractions. The
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Oklahoma (Disney)
Picture in Scripture Amphitheater
www.pictureinscripture.com
2015 Summer Season Performances
The Elijah Factor – June 17 – July 23
You’ll be spellbound as Elijah’s encounters bring about the miracles of being fed by
the ravens, the widow and her son, fire falling from heaven, and the chariot of fire!
And when it was time, Elijah was ready to meet the Lord…this is “The Elijah Factor.”
Celebrating 28 years! (Admission)
Oregon (Ashland)
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
www.osfashland.org
Much Ado about Nothing - February 20 - November 1
Guys and Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway - February 22 - November 1
Pericles - February 26 - November 1,
Fingersmith - February 21 - July 9
Long Day's Journey into Night - March 25 - October 31
Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land - April 15 - October 31
Antony and Cleopatra - June 2 - October 9
Head Over Heels - June 3 - October 10
The Count of Monte Cristo - June 4 - October 11
The Happiest Song Plays Last - July 7 - November 1
Sweat - July 29 - October 31
arrival of Lewis and Clark, the prairie schooners of the pioneers of the Oregon Trail,
and concluding with a rollicking reenactment of a frontier town.
Celebrating 99 years! (Admission)
Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
Harrisburg Shakespeare Company
in collaboration with Gamut Theatre Group
www.gamutplays.org
Troilus and Cressida – June 5 – June 20
The theatre’s mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways. Their goal is to
present quality theatrical performances for the enrichment of Central Pennsylvania
by making theatre accessible in ways that educate, entertain, and inspire adults and
children alike. Celebrating 22 years! (Free and Admission)
Pennsylvania (Manheim)
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
www.parenfaire.com
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire – August 1 – October 25
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire offers over 80 shows, crafts and vendors, rides
and games with amazing foods and libations on 35 acres re-creating an Elizabethan
village. The largest outdoor Joust arena in the country brings the spectacle of gallant
Knights on horseback to life. Celebrating 35 years! (Admission)
Oregon Shakespeare Festival is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit
theaters in the United States. They seek to create a lifelong relationship to theatre
and the works of William Shakespeare by offering exceptional education experiences
that support each season's plays, to a diverse and culturally rich range of students,
teachers and audiences. Celebrating 80 years! (Admission)
Tennessee (Elizabethton)
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
www.liberty-drama.com
Oregon (Pendleton)
Happy Canyon Co., Inc.
www.happycanyon.com
Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by local performers against the
backdrop of Fort Watauga. It tells the story of the American Revolution as told by
the Overmountain Men, colonists who defied British law and settled on Cherokee
lands. Celebrating 37 years! (Admission)
Happy Canyon Indian Pageant and Wild West Show - September 16 - 19
Liberty! – July 9 – 25 (Thursday – Saturday)
The Happy Canyon Pageant is a show depicting the settling of the American West,
beginning with a portrayal of the Native American way of life, continuing with the
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Texas (Canyon)
Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation
www.texas-show.com
2015 Summer Season Performances
Texas Outdoor Musical - June 2 – August 15
Texas, the Official Play of the State of Texas, is set against an authentic tapestry of
history. The show’s fictional characters bring to life the stories, struggles and
triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800's. The show combines
song and dance with a generous helping of Texas humor, spellbinding lighting, and
special fire and water effects. The “Dancing Waters of TEXAS!” and nightly fireworks
highlight the Grand Finale.
Celebrating 50 years! (Admission)
Texas (Houston)
Miller Outdoor Theatre
http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/
The Pastry Prince – May 6 – 8
Day of Europe Celebration – May 9
Giselle – May 15 – May 17
The Magic Flute – May 22 – May 23
Golden Dragon Acrobats – May 27
H-E-B presents Cassandra Wilson Coming Forth By Day: A Celebration
of Billie Holiday – May 29
Karma: The Wheel of Life – May 30
Swing Jive & Pop! Into Dance – June 3
Sizzling Summer Dance – June 5
Accordion Kings & Queens – June 6
Hairspray, Jr. – June 10 – June 13
ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights – June 18
Houston’s Juneteenth Celebration – June 19
ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights – June 20
Summer Neighborhood Concerts – June 23
ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights – June 26 – June 27
Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park is unique in the United States, offering an
eight month season of professional entertainment that is artistically excellent,
culturally diverse and always FREE of charge to the public. This is the largest "always
free" program of its kind in the country. Celebrating 92 years! (Free)
Texas (Salado)
Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc.
www.tablerock.org
Salado Legends - July 18, 25 & August 1
Central Texas' favorite outdoor musical drama, Salado Legends celebrates a
production with a cast and crew of over 100 people that has ranged in age from 3 to
79. It’s a nationally recognized award winning musical drama for the whole family.
Celebrating 23 years! (Admission)
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Utah (Cedar City)
Utah Shakespeare Festival
www.bard.org
2015 Summer Season Performances
The Taming of the Shrew - June 25 - September 5
Henry IV Part Two - June 26 - September 5
King Lear - June 27 - September 4
Amadeus -June 25 - September 5
Charley's Aunt -June 25 - October 31
South Pacific -June 27 - September 4
The Two Gentlemen of Verona - September 24 - October 31
Dracula - September 23 - October 31
The Utah Shakespeare Festival presents life-affirming classic and contemporary plays
in repertory, with Shakespeare as its cornerstone. These plays are enhanced by
interactive festival experiences which entertain, enrich, and educate.
Celebrating 54 years! (Admission)
Wisconsin (Spring Green)
American Players Theatre
http://americanplayers.org
The Merry Wives of Windsor - June 6 – October 4
A Streetcar Named Desire - June 12 – September 5
Pride and Prejudice - June 19 – September 26
Private Lives - July 31 – October 2
Othello - August 7 – October 3
American Players Theatre is a professional, classic theater located just outside Spring
Green, Wisconsin. It produces eight plays in rotating repertory in both their indoor
and outdoor theatres. Central to APT’s mission is a commitment to making these
great works accessible to as wide and varied an audience as possible and educating
younger generations in the joys of these classic plays.
Celebrating 36 years! (Admission)
Utah (Manti)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
www.mormonmiracle.org
The Mormon Miracle Pageant - June 18-27
On a stage larger than a football field, a cast of over 800 depicts with dance, music
and drama, some of the most compelling and dramatic scenes from American
history. The Mormon Miracle Pageant waits to share with you and your family
another testament of Christ. Celebrating 49 years! (Admission)
Virginia (Big Stone Gap)
Trail of the Lonesome Pine State Outdoor Drama
www.trailofthelonesomepine.com
Trail of the Lonesome Pine – June 26 – August 29
Trail of the Lonesome Pine is the official Outdoor Drama of Virginia. It is the story by
John Fox Jr. that centers on the effect that the discovery of coal in the Appalachian
Mountains had on the people of that mountain region.
Celebrating 52 years! (Admission)
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