Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Play's The Thing

For the last few years, Martin and I have been enjoying free Shakespeare performances put on by the Portland (Oregon) Actors Ensemble. They perform outdoors, in various parks around the city.

A few weeks ago, we watched a truly creepy (in a good way!) performance of King Lear. It was performed in Cathedral Park, under the St. John's Bridge.




They have more performances coming up, and we highly suggest you grab a picnic, some chairs, and a blanket and join us for one of Portland's most wonderful summer traditions!

Don't live near Portland, Oregon? Go to Play Shakespeare and look through the links for your country and town. You are sure to find something close by! Enjoy!

2 comments:

mielikki said...

I wish that I lived close enough to pack a basket and do just that... sounds fantastic

Fantastic Forrest said...

Lia! We went to the one at Stonehenge last weekend.

When we return from the great road trip, let's go together to their performance of Henry IV in August.

Down in Ashland this week. Henry VIII and Equivocation on Thursday. You should check it out this summer!