Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park
Live Theater Is Important to help underwrite our free productions
SUMMER SHOW
Seating is first come - first served.
Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park does not provide seating. Our shows are picnic style seating. Bring a blanket or a low beach chair and a picnic to enjoy during the show. Pre-packaged snacks, water, soft drinks, beer and wine (at select venues) are available for sale at the Vallejo Shakespeare concessions along with some nifty souvenirs.
We recommend wearing a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen during the show. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Synopsis
"Now is the winter of our discontent,
made glorious summer by this sun of York"
The dust has yet to settle on the final battle of the War of the Roses, a bitter conflict between the houses of York and Lancaster. Henry VI, the former king, is deposed and slain. His wife, Margaret, banished. Seated on the throne is Edward Plantagenet IV, and a period of peace has graced fair England. But in the background, treasonous plots stir. Richard, newly appointed Duke of Gloucester and brother to the king, puts into motion a plan to place himself on the throne. Through manipulation, murder, and conspiracy, he claws his way to the heights of England's power. But can one hold the loyalty of an entire kingdom through such tactics? Or will fate curse the very man who thought himself above all others?
RICHARD III
William Shakespeare
DIRECTOR
Nez Gray-Freeman
FREE Shows in the Park Dates:
July 25 & 26 4pm Hanns Park, Vallejo
August 1 4pm Marina Pavilion Green, Benicia
August 2 4pm Susana Park, Martinez
August 8 4pm Independence Park, American Canyon
August 9 4pm Lower Dracena Park, Piedmont (Limited Parking)
Fundraiser Shows $25 online or at the door
August 14 & 15 7pm Vino Godfather Winery, Vallejo
Stage Manager/Prompter
Lisa Pearson
Fight Choreographer/Intimacy Coach
Bessie Zolno
Dramaturg
Dalia Vidor
Backdrop
Nez Gray-Freeman