Description
Humber River Shakespeare is a professional touring theatre company. We are dedicated to creating high calibre, classical theatre productions that are accessible, entertaining and popular. Touring this Summer - 2014
Romeo & Juliet
TOUR SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
July 8 - August 3
July
8 Dick's Dam Park, Bolton
9 Dick's Dam Park, Bolton
10 Country Day School, King
11/12 Aurora Town Park
13 McMichael Art Collection
15 Bluemountain Resort
16 TBA
17 Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket
18 Alton Mill
19 Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket
20 McMichael Art Collection
22/23 Thornlodge Park, Mississauga
24 Fairy Lake Park, Newmarket
25/26 TBA
27 Montgomery's Inn, Etobicoke
29/30 Old Mill, Toronto
31 Etienne Brulé Park, Toronto
August
1/2/3 Montgomery's Inn, Etobicoke
Passion. Romance. Violence. Vengeance. Despair. Death. Love. "Romeo and Juliet" transcends all genres and endures centuries. A tale of dangerous rivalries and star-crossed lovers, Shakespeare’s most thrilling and romantic play is a masterpiece of poetry and emotion. In the midst of a bloody feud, fragile first-love unfolds. Defying their warring families and shocking their closest friends, two young loves risk everything to be together. With breathtaking love scenes, riotous comedy, thrilling fights and the most heartbreaking sacrifice of young life, this production will inspire, move and enthuse audiences of all ages.
As in Shakespeare’s day, performances are staged in the open air, with a focus on actors—not elaborate sets—to tell the Bard’s timeless stories. “This allows us to have a direct connection with our audiences and ensures that theatre is affordable and accessible to all,” says Artistic Producer Sara Moyle.
About the Humber River Shakespeare Company
Humber River Shakespeare is the first outdoor touring Shakespeare Company in the Humber Watershed and York region. Led by Artistic Producer Sara Moyle and Artistic Director Kevin Hammond, the company seeks to enrich the artistic profile of communities along the historic Humber River and beyond, by offering free, high-quality, professional performances and workshops. Humber River Shakespeare strives to produce theatrically engaging work with an emphasis on making the text understandable and accessible to both the Shakespeare novice and the experienced theatre patron.
Kevin Hammond, Artistic Director: For Humber River Shakespeare Kevin has directed As You Like It, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, A Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew, A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare Cabaret, among other pieces. Kevin was nominated for the 2013 Christopher Plummer Fellowship Award of Excellence. He spent five years as Artistic Director for Toronto's Shakespeare in the Rough (2001-2005) and continues his work with the Bard as a co-founder of the Toronto Shakespeare Workout. Kevin also coaches and teaches Shakespeare to many young actors.
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Humber River Shakespeare is currently accepting applications from teaching artists for our 2016 summer camp programs in York Region. Deadline is May 30, 2016 HRSC is running two summer camps in York Region in the summer of 2016: • Newmarket – July 18-22 – 8:45am to 4:15pm • King – August 15-19 – 8:45am to 4:15pm Program Description: The Humber River Shakespeare Company presents youth ages 11-14 a unique opportunity to create and perform their own original stories using Shakespeare as their inspiration. Participants will explore Shakespeare's language, characters, and themes through an assortment of drama games and exercises to build confidence, focus, and technical skill. Using various theatrical techniques, the ensemble will create an original piece of theatre which will be performed on the final day of camp. We are currently seeking instructors with the following qualifications: • Training and experience in theatre performance • Training and experience in classical theatre with a focus on Shakespeare • Training and experience teaching theatre programs for young people in community or recreational settings • Successful candidates must have or be able to obtain current First Aid/CPR certification and a Vulnerable Sector Screening by June 30, 2016. • Successful candidates must have access to transportation to and from the camp locations. To be considered for this position, please email a resume and cover letter by May 30, 2016 to: Paula Schultz – HRSC Education Coordinator paula@humberrivershakespeare.ca
The Sonnet Show
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Work With Us
Looking for a special person to come and join us this summer. Seeking teaching artists for some of our summer camps. Deadline May 15. http://humberrivershakespeare.ca/workwithus
Shakespeare Pro
Highly recommend taking advantage of this great deal on April 23. For Shakespeare lovers everywhere. Just 99cents. Normally $9.99. https://www.facebook.com/groups/201036533434673?view=permalink&id=469053849966272
The Sonnet Show - Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets now On Sale for THE SONNET SHOW Get them soon, before they're gone! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/humber-river-shakespeare/events/the-sonnet-show/
Intimacy for the Stage
A great workshop about staging intimacy on stage that is being organized by our go-to fight director Siobhan Richardson, of Burning Mountain. Not to be missed. http://www.burningmountain.ca/connect/stageintimacy
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Our Sonnet Show is coming up and we need Actors, Directors and Writers! Come play with us! #theatre #torontoarts
Sonnet Show Call For Artists
Looking for Actors, Writers and Directors to take up the challenge once again for our annual new play event: The Sonnet Show. Are you in? http://humberrivershakespeare.ca/sonnet-show-call/
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Join us this Saturday at @NewmarktLibrary for a reading of one of our fav comedies! #Shakespeare #theatre
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Don’t forget! We are reading #AMND at @NewmarktLibrary on the 26th! Join us! #Shakespeare #theatre
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