INWOOD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2008

Our 9^th Season of Free Theatre & Music in Northernmost Manhattan! !

THE SEASON OF

LOVE & JUSTICE

BRING YOUR BLANKETS AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE ^(TM)

(In Inwood Hill Park Peninsula)

• William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

INTRODUCING ISF OPERA IN THE PARK WITH

• Giacomo Puccini's La Bohéme

BASED ON JOHNSTON McCulley's NOVELLA by Ted Minos

•  The Curse of Capistrano - El Zorro!

ALSO

(In Isham Park, Inwood)

THE METROPOLITAN SOLOISTS WITH

• A Childrens’ Concert in Isham Park

·   ·   ·   William Shakespeare’s

Romeo & Juliet*

Come under the stars and behold the most remembered lovers in the firmament! Costumes by Catherine Bruce. Fight Choreography by Ray A. Rodriguez. Dance Choreography by Floanne Ankah. Music by Luke St. Francis,  Directed by Ted Minos.

12 FREE performances; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

June 4, 5, 6, 7 / 11, 12, 13, 14 / 18, 19, 20, 21

PRESENTED IN THE INWOOD HILL PARK PENINSULA AT 7:30 P.M.  FREE OF CHARGE

Romeo & Juliet is supported in part by public funds from the New York city Department of Cultural Affairs;   Northern Manhattan Arts Association (NoMAA) and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); the City of New York/Parks & Recreation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the Medical Center Neighborhood Fund-Columbia University, the office of Robert Jackson; the office of Adriano Espaillat and Materials for the Arts

 Due to the nature of outdoor theatre, in the event of rain, performances may be delayed or cancelled, but we will perform if and when it seems possible.

(Train Directions) (Car Directions)  (Bus)  (Parking)

PRESENTED IN THE INWOOD HILL PARK PENINSULA AT 7:30 P.M.  FREE OF CHARGE

 Due to the nature of outdoor theatre, in the event of rain, performances may be delayed or cancelled, but we will perform if and when it seems possible.

·   ·   ·   Giamomo Puccini’s

La Bohème**

The inaugural production of ISF Opera In The Park! The opera that inspired “Rent” and so many other tales of consumption. Come fill your lungs with fresh park air and ears with superlative music. Directed by E. Randahl Hoey. Conducted by Steven M. Crawford. Production Assistant Frank Zilinyi. Technical Director Catherine Bruce. Produced by Ted Minos for Moose Hall Theatre Company.

2 FREE performances; Thursday, June 26 & Saturday, June 28

(Train Directions) (Car Directions)  (Bus)  (Parking)

PRESENTED IN THE INWOOD HILL PARK PENINSULA AT 7:30 P.M.  FREE OF CHARGE

La Bohéme is supported in part by public funds from the New York city Department of Cultural Affairs;   Northern Manhattan Arts Association (NoMAA) and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); the City of New York/Parks & Recreation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the Medical Center Neighborhood Fund-Columbia University, the office of Robert Jackson; the office of Adriano Espaillat and Materials for the Arts

 Due to the nature of outdoor theatre, in the event of rain, performances may be delayed or cancelled, but we will perform if and when it seems possible.

·    ·    ·   ·   ·   (based on the novella by Johnston McCulley) by Ted Minos

The Curse of Capistrano - El Zorro***

The Curse of Capistrano is a classic tale of adventure. In 1820 California, government oppression meets its nemesis in the guise of El Zorro, the people's hero. But the people begin to question; should not the hero be themselves? Costumes by Catherine Bruce. Fight Choreography by Ray A. Rodriguez. Music by Luke St. Francis,  Adapted and Directed by Ted Minos. 

12 FREE performances: Wednesdays through Saturdays

July 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 August 1, 2

(Train Directions) (Car Directions)  (Bus)  (Parking)

PRESENTED IN THE INWOOD HILL PARK PENINSULA AT 7:30 P.M.  FREE OF CHARGE

The Curse of Capistrano – El Zorro! is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund For Creative Communities, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC);  Northern Manhattan Arts Association (NoMAA) and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); the City of New York/Parks & Recreation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the Medical Center Neighborhood Fund-Columbia University, the office of Robert Jackson; the office of Adriano Espaillat and Materials for the Arts.

Entrances at 218^th Street & Indian Road and also Isham Street and Seaman Avenue, in northernmost Manhattan. Suggested to bring a blanket and or back-rest.

Due to the nature of outdoor theatre, in the event of rain, performances may be delayed or cancelled, but we will perform if and when it seems possible.

·    ·    ·   ·   ·   Metropolitan Soloists (Wind Ensemble)

The Unhappy Ardvark - The Lion & The Mouse- The Bassoonist of Hamelin

A Childrens’ Concert in Isham Park

Listen, relax, delight your ears and excite your imagination! The Unhappy Ardvark, words and music by Paul Harris, The Lion & The Mouse, words by A. J. Wood, music by Clark McAlister; The Bassoonist of Hamelin, music and adaptation of the story by John Falcone and Other Selections, performed by the Metropolitan Soloists (Wind Ensemble) Music  arrangements by Gil Dejean, in Isham Park, Inwood.

MONDAY: JUNE 9^TH / 7:00 PM / ISHAM PARK , INWOOD

Entrances for the Children’s Concert are at Broadway & Isham; and Park Terrace West & Isham Street. Take the A train to 207^th Street.

(In case of rain the Metropolitan Solists concert will relocate to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Cumming Street, between Broadway & Seaman Avenue, Inwood. 

Near the A train, 200^th Street (Dykeman St.) Exit.)   (Bus)  (Parking)

These performances are made possible in part by the City of New York/Parks & Recreation, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Northern Manhattan Arts Association (NoMAA) and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the office of Robert Jackson; the office of Adriano Espaillat and Materials for the Arts.  

* Inwood Shakespeare Festival is produced in conjunction with: