This Year Festival is solely*
presented by
On the Billboard 3 shows:
William Shakespeare’s
The Merry Wives of Windsor
June
6, 7, 14 and 28, 2009
The notorious Sir John Falstaff steps out of the world of court life to take up residence in the country town
of Windsor. There he attempts to take advantage of his own celebrity by seducing two happily married wives. But once the wives
(and their husbands) find out the game that’s afoot, Shakespeare’s fat knight may find the last laugh to be on
him. This sunny comedy is awash with wit, deception, and the fun to be had when one of literature’s most beloved larger-than-life
personalities makes the mistake of underestimating small-town folk. Directed by Artistic Director Bruce W. De Les Dernier.
Performances at 8:00 PM
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William Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
June
12, 13, 21 and 26, 2009
A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s theatrical spell is powerful
enough to make audiences of all ages believe in magic. Lovers lost in the woods succumb to enchanted potions, a legendary
warrior charms his captive bride, rude mechanicals rehearse a play in the woods, and the Queen of the Fairies falls in love
with a man with a donkey’s head. Directed by Artistic Director Bruce W. De Les
Dernier.
Performances at 8:00 PM
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Rudyard Kipling’s
The Jungle Book
June 19, 20, and 27, 2009
Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, adapted by
Will Huddleston
Festival Theatre Ensemble will
surprise and amaze audiences of all ages with this colorful feast for the senses featuring live music, dance, and puppetry
to create Kipling’s magical world in which animals talk and reason. He tells the tale of a young
human baby, Mowgli, found in the wilderness by a family of wolves and raised as one of their own. As Mowgli grows he learns
the lessons of the jungle, sometimes the hard way. As Mowgli grows up he is cast out of the wolf pack by jealous and competitive
rivals. He tries to make a life with the human villagers, but his new life is wrought with problems. Directed by Guest Director Troy Johnson. Music by Matthew Castle and Lisa Schultz.
Performances at 8:00 PM
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What
you need to know?
- All performances are held outdoors
- The evenings are chilly, so bundle up and bring a blanket!
- The performances are held on the campus of *Mid-Peninsula high school* (Between Highway 101 and the
Dumbarton Bridge)
- There's free easy parking
around the facility
