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2015SeasonofOutdoorTheatresinNorthAmerica Idaho Shakespeare Festival MemberTheatresoftheInstituteofOutdoorTheatre 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) Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members 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) page 1 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 Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members 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) page 2 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) Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 3 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 Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 4 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) Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 5 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 Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 6 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 Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 7 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 Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 8 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) Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members page 9 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) Institute of Outdoor Theatre Members The Lost Colony – Manteo, NC page 10