The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival is back with a bang this summer, offering a fresh and thrilling adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s most classic plays, ‘Measure for Measure.’ This year’s festival promises to be a feast for the senses, with an exciting ensemble featuring Darryl Willis as the Duke and Matthew Connor Paszkiet as Lucio. The outdoor festival will be presented in partnership with Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation at Seabreeze Amphitheatre from July 6-9 and 13-16. It will also be presented with the Village of Royal Palm Beach at Commons Park Amphitheater in Royal Palm Beach Commons Park from July 20-23. So, mark your calendars and get ready to experience a summer of Shakespeare like never before!
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival proudly announces the cast line-up for the upcoming Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare by the Sea XXXIII and Shakespeare by the Palms III production of William Shakespeare’s works. This free outdoor festival will be presented in partnership with Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation on July 6-9 and 13-16 at Seabreeze Amphitheatre in Carlin Park and co-presented by the Village of Royal Palm Beach on July 20-23 at Commons Park Amphitheater in Royal Palm Beach Commons Park.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with performances starting at 8 p.m. each evening, and guests are encouraged to donate $5 per person. The cast features veterans Darryl Willis as the Duke, Matthew Connor Paszkiet as Lucio, and newcomers Caroline Dopson as Isabella, Alex Gomez as Angelo, Emma McAvoy as Juliet/Mariana, Patrick Price in the roles of Pompey Bum/Friar Thomas, Amy Coker as Provost, Kyler O’Brien as Claudio/Froth, Laurie Tanner as Mistress Overdone/Francesca and Casey McNamara as Elbow/Barnardine. Returning performers include Jeremy Wershoven as Escalus/Abhorson and Nat Calberg-Cona as Novice.
Trent Stephens, Festival Artistic Director, proudly remarks that while it is not produced as much as Shakespeare’s other comedies, its production history has been marked by in-depth examinations of sexuality, morality, mercy, and justice. This play provides audiences with interesting questions beyond easy answers while exhibiting a jocular sense of humor. It is an excellent way for viewers to consider these nuanced issues in a lighthearted manner.
Visitors are invited to join the experience at the PBS Shakespeare Festival; gates open at 6:30 PM, and performances start at 8 PM. Concessions will be available, so come early to grab a snack. Bring a beach chair, blanket, and picnic basket for a night of delightful entertainment.
The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to showcase their latest production of William Shakespeare’s timeless classics. With a talented cast of actors and actresses, these plays are sure to leave audiences enchanted and transported to a magical world. While the performances are filled with wit and light-heartedness, they also delve into deeper themes and provoke thought-provoking questions. This event is open to people of all ages, and with a donation of only $5, anyone can enter into the outdoor arenas and witness the spectacle. The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival takes great pride in bringing these cherished works of literature to life, and they invite you to be a part of this unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic!
