Calling all volunteers
“The Arts are such an important part of our community and I am pleased that we have the opportunity to host the Summer Arts Festival on the grounds of Stratford’s Shakespeare Theatre,” Miron said in the statement. “I would like to thank the Arts Commission for coordinating this year’s Festival. I encourage residents to volunteer so we can continue to make this event a success.”
Performances on the grounds of the American Festival (Shakespeare) Theatre will be:
Friday, August 28 at 8 PM -- Quickies in the Park, a collection of the original works of regional playwrights, by SquareWrights
Saturday, August 29 at 8 PM – Hamlet, by Shakesperience Productions
Sunday, August 30 at 2 PM -- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by Shakesperience Productions
As with previous years, the town helps to sponsor this Festival as a service to Stratford residents, the statement said Preceding each performance will be an art show organized by the Stratford Arts Guild. A donation of $10 is requested for admission.
To volunteer for the festival, callTown Planner Dave Killeen at 385-4017 or e-mail him atmailto:atdkilleen@townofstratford.com. Visit http://www.stratfordstage.org/ for complete schedule information for the festival.