Forced to flee for his life as a young man, Prince Pericles embarks
on an epic journey that leads him from a tragic shipwreck to a
joyful marriage and from the loss of his beloved daughter to a
surprising reunion.
Along the way he encounters many memorable characters, from clownish
fishermen to dancing suitors to roguish pirates!
Ultimately good triumphs over evil, jealousy and vice are punished,
and faithfulness and virtue are rewarded.
Although a runaway hit in the Bard's time, Pericles is
now rarely produced. Come join us and celebrate the 400th anniversary
of this captivating story! It's hard to imagine a better place
to see it than outdoors in the Bay Area's most beautiful parks.
Resident Director Kenneth Kelleher sets the production
in frontier America of the mid-1800's, where a good tall tale
was always appreciated. The cast of 11 actors play numerous roles
and live music throughout the show, featuring spirited folk, country,
and bluegrass tunes.
Mr. Kelleher celebrates his 6th year with the Festival this season.
His arresting visual style and use of music and dance brought
rave reviews for our 2007 production of A
Midsummer Night's Dream as well as our 2006 production
of The
Tempest.
2008 Schedule for Free Shakespeare
in the Park
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Pleasanton's Amador Valley
Community Park
(Santa Rita Rd & Black Ave)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 29 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 6 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 pm
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directions to the Pleasanton shows
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Cupertino's Memorial
Park Amphitheater
(Stevens Creek Blvd & Mary Ave,
across from De Anza College)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, July 19 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm
Friday, August 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 3 at 7:30 pm
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directions to the Cupertino shows
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San Mateo's Central Park
(5th Ave & El Camino Real)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 10 at 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 17 at 5:00 pm
Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 24 at 5:00 pm
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directions to the San Mateo shows
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The Presidio's Main Post
Parade Ground Lawn
(between Graham St & Keyes Ave, near the Officer's Club
& Visitor's Center)
2008 Show Schedule:
Saturday, August 30 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 31 at 2:30 pm
Monday, Sept 1 (Labor Day) at 2:30
pm
Saturday, Sept 6, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 7, 2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 13 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 14 at 2:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 20 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 21 at 2:30 pm
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A
Bay Area tradition since 1983! |
Scenes from Pericles
- Free Shakespeare in the Park 2008
(L to
R: Siobhan Doherty as the daughter of King Antiochus, Michael
C. Storm as Pericles, Gary S. Martinez as Cleon, Mary Knoll as
Dionyza, Emily Jordan as Thaisa, Tim Hendrixson as Simonides)
About Free Shakespeare in the
Park
Free Shakespeare in the Park began in 1983, with
its debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco. (List of our production
history.) It is now one of the major free Shakespeare programs
in the nation. Produced every year in San Francisco, Oakland,
Pleasanton, Cupertino, and San Mateo from July through September,
Free Shakespeare in the Park provides an opportunity for everyone
to see high quality, professional theater free of charge. If you've
never joined us for one of our shows, we have some tips
you might find helpful!
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