34th SEASON June 27-July 28, 2019

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1 34th SEASON June 27-July 28, 2019

2 Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Matthew Simpson A s You Like It, one of Shakespeare s most frequently performed comedies, is a hilarious tale of disguises and mistaken identities. Harold Bloom wrote that Rosalind is among Shakespeare s greatest and most fully realized female characters. June 27 July :00 P.M All the world s a stage and all the men and women merely players Texas Shakespeare Festival is one of the top 10 cultural events in the state. John Paul Batiste, Texas Commission on the Arts Written by Garson Kanin Directed by Leda Hoffmann A June 28 July Texas Shakespeare Festival Ticket Office (903) fter its opening on Broadway in 1946, Garson Kanin s comedy became the longest-running show on Broadway with 1,642 performances, a record it held for almost 30 years. It is the story of an unethical millionaire doing illegal business in Washington DC, while the behavior of his unrefined mistress threatens to spoil his plans. A funny play with an important message. A world full of ignorant people is too dangerous to live in. 1

3 June 29 July Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Donald Carrierr One of Shakespeare s most famous tragedies, tells the story of a Moorish general and his disloyal ensign, Iago, who convinces him that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. The play deals with various themes, including love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance. Beware, my lord, of jealousy. It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. indisputably the best Shakespeare Festival in Texas. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman July Written and Directed by Grace Abele In this quirky retelling of Aesop s Fable, a young girl must save her town from the destructive force of a notquite-extinct monster while simultaneously learning about the destructive force of one foolish wish. Toss in a goatobsessed scout leader, a squash squashing granny, and a fairy godmother constantly plagued with legal woes, and you have a twisted tale that will delight young and old alike! TSF... is the premier cultural attraction in [East Texas]. Michael Barnes, Austin Theater Critic June 30 July Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Daniel Haley musical by Stephen A Sondhein and James Lapine, intertwines the plots of several well-known fairy tales as it explores the consequences of the characters wishes and quests. Be careful what you wish for seems to be the ongoing theme, along with the message that people must come together to save each other. Careful the things you say, children will listen. 3 Ways You Can Support TSF 1 Become an Underwriter, Producer, or Sponsor: Checks can be made out to the TSF Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 2788 Kilgore, TX Pick from the following categories: Production Underwriter $10,000 or more Children s Show Underwriter: $7,500 Royalties Producer: $5,000 Orchestra Sponsor: $5,000 Stratford Room Sponsor: $5,000 Concessions Sponsor: $2,500 Department Sponsor: $2,500 Corporate Sponsor: $2,500 Make a Recurring or One-Time Donation: Did you know that you can set up recurring donations to the Texas Shakespeare Festival? Simply visit www. texasshakespeare.com and click the Donate Now link to set up your recurring or one-time donation of any amount. All donations go directly to the TSF Foundation and are fully tax-deductible. Join the Guild: Become a member of TSF s most active support group by joining the Guild. Choose from Active, Associate, Family, or TSF Alum memberships. For more information on how to join, visit Texasshakespeare.com or contact Claudia Morgan-Gray at (903)

4 S M ORDER TICKETS ONLINE at June 30 T W T June 27 TICKETS GO ON SALE July 1 July 4 July 5 July 3 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 22 July 23 ChineseTheaterNight Free Admission July 24 Talent Showcase Stage to Screen Ticket Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Tuesday-Sunday Ticket Office is closed on Mondays 4 Like TSF on facebook July 19 Theatre 3:30 P.M. & 6:30 P.M. 11:00 A.M. July 25 July 26 Scan this code to learn more about the Texas Shakespeare Festival July 20 Panel 11:00 A.M. July 27 Panel 11:00 A.M 11:00 A.M. July 13 Panel Opening Ice Cream Social, July 28 July 21 July 12 July 6 Panel July 11 July 14 June 29 July 2 June 28 S May 1 for Guild members online May 8 for the public online May 25 at the Ticket Office window and by phone. F Don t Forget JOIN the TSF Guild or renew your membership today, and DONATE to the TSF Foundation! Order Tickets and join the Guild Online 5

5 Win a Trip to Italy! Enhance your TSF Experience THE STRATFORD ROOM Call the TSF Ticket Office to schedule a guided backstage tour of the Festival shops. (903) Groups are welcome. Tours are available Tuesday-Sunday. Price: $5 per person. PRE-SHOW INTRODUCTIONS Join a panel of TSF artists for a lively Q&A session at 11 A.M. on Saturdays to discuss the previous evening s play. Panel discussions take place at The Coffee Cherry, 1012 Houston Street, directly North of the Van Cliburn Theater. Admission is free. Attend a 15-minute introduction before each Thursday and Friday evening performance starting promptly at 6:30 P.M. in the theater lobby. Admission is free. POST-SHOW TALK BACK T his could be your year!! Buy a raffle ticket to win a one-week trip for two to Florence, Italy. The winner will receive round-trip airfare for two to Rome and first class round-trip train fare for two to Florence, 6 nights stay at a first class hotel in Florence arranged by Katie Herrington, a guided 12-hour day trip through the Tuscan countryside, and $1,000 spending cash. Estimated value of the trip is $5,000. Tickets are $100 each, and only 350 tickets will be sold. Drawing will be held during intermission of the evening performance Sunday, July 28. Tickets and more information are available online, in the lobby, and at the Ticket Office. Credit cards welcome! The Italy raffle is sponsored by A.P and Susie Merritt and Richard and Christina Anderson with special arrangements by Katie Herrington. Travel must be completed by August 1st, BACKSTAGE TOURS Visit the Stratford Room across the hall from the theater entrance for a unique gift or memento. The gift shop is open before the show, during intermission, and after the performance. Concessions are for sale in the theater lobby. Stay after each opening night performance for an informal discussion with the Company. Your questions and comments are welcome. Admission is free with purchase of opening night ticket. OPEN CHANGEOVER Watch the changeover of the set and lights after each matinee. A TSF Company Member will informally narrate each changeover. Admission is free. PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE ARTISTS Saturday, July 6, Saturday, July 13, Saturday, July 20, Saturday, July 27, Special Performances CHINESE THEATER NIGHT Tuesday, July 23 at Tickets are free Since 2009, the Texas Shakespeare Festival has had the pleasure of hosting a group of theatre artists from Chongqing and Shanghai, China. Each year we celebrate their work and get a glimpse into their artistic process with an original piece premiered at the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Admission to this performance is free but reservations are required. We invite the audience to join the company for a post-performance reception. TSF COMPANY TALENT SHOWCASE STAGE TO SCREEN TWO PERFORMANCES! Wednesday, July 24th at and 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $25 This annual event has become so popular we have added a matinee performance! Filled with humor and surprises, the program features TSF Company Members performing some of the most popular songs that transitioned from the Stage to the Screen. An ice cream social, hosted by the TSF Guild, will be held at 3:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. in the lobby on the day of the performance. 7

6 TICKETS GO ON SALE ORDER TICKETS ONLINE May 1 for Guild members online May 8 for the public online May 25 at the Ticket Office window and by phone. at Ticket Prices & Information Where You Stay Matters If you are coming to the Festival from out-of-town, please spend the night in one of the following lodging facilities. Mention that you are attending the Festival to receive a discounted rate! COMFORT SUITES OF KILGORE Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 1.2 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! SAVE 25% BUY A SEASON TICKET! Ticket Prices SEASON TICKET $99 Purchase one ticket to each of the four main shows and save 25%. (A season ticket does not include The Girl Who Cried ). INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $33 For all performances of,,, and Into the Woods. PADDED BENCH SEATS $28 GROUP DISCOUNTS $27 THE GIRL WHO CRIED THROGMONSTER $8 How to Order ONLINE ORDER TICKETS ONLINE FAST & EASY! Purchase your tickets on our secure website: A convenience fee of $2 per ticket will be added. IN PERSON Come by the TSF Ticket Office in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center, Hwy. 259 South and Brook Drive, on the Kilgore College campus, Kilgore, TX. Ticket Office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Tuesday through Sunday. The Ticket Office is on Mondays. BY PHONE 8 Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 3.2 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! SUNDAY EVENING STUDENT DISCOUNT $12 HAMPTON INN OF KILGORE Tickets for Sunday Evening performances are $12 for students with valid/current student ID. Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 2.9 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! SUNRISER INN OF KILGORE TICKETS GO ON SALE Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 3.9 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! May 1 online and May 25 at the Ticket Office (ticket window and phone orders). BEST WESTERN INN OF KILGORE Bench The comfortable padded bench is along the back of the theater. Only 25 places are available for each performance. For groups of 20 or more attending the same performance. Contact the Ticket Office for details. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES Groups of 20 or more attending the same performance: $6 Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 1.3 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! B A E D Stage AMERICA S BEST VALUE INN AND SUITES C F Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 3.1 miles MENTION SHAKESPEARE FOR DISCOUNT RATE! MANOR INN OF KILGORE MANOR INN Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 3.2 miles = Wheelchair Locations EXECUTIVE INN Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 3.3 miles REFUND POLICY All sales are final. No refunds on returned or unused tickets or for the difference in ticket prices if exchanges are made for lower priced tickets. You may donate unused, unexpired tickets for possible resale, which may qualify as a taxdeductible contribution. EXCHANGES Equal exchanges may be made up to 24 hours before performances. Patrons will be charged for the difference in price if the ticket is exchanged for a higher priced ticket. Expired tickets cannot be exchanged. Have your credit card ready when you call the TSF Ticket Office, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER and AMERICAN EXPRESS are accepted. DELUX INN Kilgore, Texas Telephone: Distance to the theater: 0.9 miles Location & Ticket Office Gladewater White Oak 80 Longview Dallas Shreveport Kilgore Henderson Address: 1200 S. Henderson Blvd. Ticket Office Phone: Ticket Office is closed Monday 9

7 A SPECIAL THANK YOU Sponsors TO OUR SEASON F.E. (Fr ank) Brown, Jr. Family Linda Craig K AREN AND RON PETERS TSF TICKET OFFICE 1100 Broadway Blvd. Kilgore, TX