Coming again in April, 2008


 

Shakespeare by the River
Help celebrate National Library Week with us at the 3rd annual Shakespeare by the River brought to you by your NPR Library and our partner, the Richey Suncoast Theatre.  It's guaranteed to be a day filled with fun for all ages, and it's free.  For more details, please contact Ann Scott at 853-1265 or Charlie Skelton at 842-6777.  April 18, 19 and 20. See this year's schedule of events below.  And then click play to see footage from previous years!

All events are free.
Sponsored by The St. Petersburg Times, The City of New Port Richey, The Richey Suncoast Theatre and your NPR Library.

 

Friday, April 18

Richey Suncoast Theatre - Kick Off

Hamlet
Shakespeare's play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, the King, taken the throne and married Hamlet's mother. The play vividly charts the course of real and feigned madness -  from overwhelming grief to seething rage - and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption. See it at the theatre from 7-9PM.

 

Saturday, April 19

Sims Park - Fun for everyone

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
Did you know that falconry was a popular sport, and status symbol, among the nobles of medieval and Renaissance Europe?  Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park presents amazing Birds of Prey like the Red-tailed Hawk and Burrowing Owl from 10AM -2:30PM

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)
presents historically accurate and costumed reenactments of sword fights and more.  See them in the park from 10AM - 2:30PM.

Hamlet
During Shakespeare's lifetime this play was one of his most popular works, and it still ranks high among his most-performed.  See it in the park from 2:30-4:30PM.


Peace Hall - Art, Music and Literature
(corner of Grand Blvd. and Sims Lane)

Fine Arts Show - sponsored by the City's Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee
"Can one desire too much of a good thing?"  We don't think so.  In true Renaissance form, the Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee presents the inauguration of West Pasco's newest Fine Arts Showcase.  Enjoy an intimate gathering of distinguished Fine Artists and Craftsmen surrounding Peace Hall from 10-5PM.  Click to download an application to show your work.

Shakespeare's Sister
Was it truly a Renaissance for the creative women of Shakespeare's time?  Carmine Bell, PhD. (PHCC) presents a discussion-based program derived from the imaginary tale of Shakespeare's sister Judith in Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own, 11-12:30PM

The Pasco Collegium Recorder Consort
presents a performance of early music from 1:30-2:30PM.


Richey Suncoast Theatre - The Play's the Thing

Hamlet
This play shows an ordinary person dealing with the futility and wrongs in life, and yet Hamlet leaves us with the message that life is indeed worth living, even by imperfect people in an imperfect world. See it at the theatre from 7-9PM.


Sunday, April 20

NPR Library - Shakey Film Fest
Shakespeare Retold
Four playful, cutting edge productions bring Shakespeare alive for a 21st century audience. These films are "deliciously far-fetched, yet faithful to the plays." -NY Times

Midsummer Night's Dream - 12PM
Titania and Bottom carouse together in a tawdry theme resort called Dream Park.

Taming of the Shrew - 2PM
The eccentric aristocrat Petruchio sets out to tame the conservative Kate in a politically incorrect marriage of convenience.

Macbeth - 4PM
Macbeth is the chef in a three-star restaurant, slicing apart his celebrity boss, Duncan.

Much Ado About Nothing - 6PM
Beatrice and Benedick are rival co-anchors on a nightly newscast whose open hostility masks passion of a different kind. 



 
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