June 27th - Shakespeare Sedona - June 27 to July 12, 2008

Shakespeare Sedona returns for its 11th Anniversary Season bringing to Northern Arizona the finest in professional classical theatre. This year the festival performs again in its original setting, outdoors, under the stars at the historic Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Opening the summer season on Friday, June 27, 2008 with the Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Founding Artistic Director Jared Sakren, the Arizona Republic wrote about the production, when it played to sold-out houses at the Mesa Arts Center, "Fine acting and raucous comedy…fine comedic merriment."

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Performed 6/27, 7/4, 7/12
Sir John Falstaff needs money and he needs it fast! Often called "Shakespeare's Sit-Com" this is one of the merriest of Shakespeare's comedies, peopled with riotous characters and zany situations, this is a farce that is not to be missed! In the Center Courtyard at Tlaquepaque. "Director Jared Sakren’s broad and joyously silly take on Shakespeare’s comedy of courtly comeuppance. The only serious thing in this staging is the quality of local acting talent on display."---Tribune's Get Out Magazine

RICHARD II
Performed 6/28, 7/6, 7/11
The story that begins the cycle of history plays known as the "War of the Roses", this politically-charged thriller is a perfect entertainment for an election year. Starring AriZoni Best-Actor Richard Baird as Bolingbroke and Company Associate Artist Jason Barth in the title role. [This brand-new production is required for those wishing to understand our "War of The Roses" production in an upcoming season.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
6/29, 7/5, 7/10
A rollicking romantic comedy from beginning to end, the play formed the basis for the musical KISS ME KATE. This tale of two misfits who find each other has pleased audiences throughout the ages as it reveals universal truths about the battle of the sexes. Starring Richard Baird as Petruchio. In the Center Courtyard at Tlaquepaque. "A superlative cast turns this production into a rollickingly fun time"---KBAQ "Sakren has assembled some great talent to deliver the humor…the entire cast clicks in this production"----The Arizona Republic
"A perfect gem of a thing that finds new treasures, and major laughs, in the classic battle of the sexes."---- East Valley Tribune

For additional information please visit Shakespeare Sedona or call 1800-768-9286.