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Performances are August 5th through 24th outdoors at Eagle Lodge at 4000 Majestic Pines Drive. All shows start at 7pm with a free pre-show presentation at 6pm. There are no shows on Mondays. VIP Tickets are available for purchase or there is a $15 suggested donation at the door. As always, nobody is turned away for lack of funds. This year the Mammoth Shakespeare festival presents:
ROMEO & JULIET
Set in modern day this classic tragedy is thought to be one of Shakespeare's most popular love stories. A violent family feud, two star-crossed lovers, and a drama that is as relevant today as it was 400 years ago. Directed by Allison McDonell Page.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Set in the early 1800's in the style of Bridgerton Midsummer is a delightful comedy that weaves together the intersecting stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and a mischievous group of fairies. Directed by Shira Dubrovner.
Performing Shakespearean plays alfresco is a world-wide summer ritual and a natural fit for the stunning outdoor beauty of Mammoth Lakes. This Mammoth tradition dates back to 2001, when Sierra Classic Theatre performed A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hayden Cabin. For the past 12 years local and visiting audiences have brought their evening picnics to The Woods at Mammoth Lakes (formerly Sam’s Woods Site) for an evening of outdoor family fun. These productions have a tremendous following and keep dazzling audiences with unique takes on old classics: A post-apocalyptic Macbeth, Twelfth Night set in the wild west; The Two Gentleman of Verona set in the roaring 20’s; As You Like It set in 1969 California, Much Ado set in Vegas and A Mammoth Midsummer Night’s Dream set right here in Mammoth Lakes. This is also our chance to to give back to the community – since only a $15 donation is requested. Don’t miss this year’s Measure for Measure set in a Belle Epoque teeming the brothels, and an Elizabethan Twelfth Night with men playing women playing men!
It takes a village and Mammoth Shakespeare’s is deeply grateful for the generous support of The Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, Craig Albright, Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Brewing Company, Sierra Event Management, M & M Events & Party Rentals, Measure U and many others.
We are particularly grateful for our Emeritus Board President, Chuck Scatolini who passed away peacefully on June 12th. There are no words to express how much we miss and will continue to miss him. He was a force, a friend, a cheerleader for theater in the Eastern Sierra and for each one of us. We will do our best to begin to celebrate his life and his legacy on August 18th, outdoors at Eagle Lodge on the Monday the festival is dark. The festivities will begin at 7pm.
If interested in Volunteering for this event as Usher, Stagehand, etc. please fill out the form below: