Shakespeare
A great “evening out” opportunity while you are at the AHEAD Conference
The AHEAD Conference committee has arranged a very special optional “evening out” on Thursday, July 17. A package is available to provide round-trip motor coach transportation and theater tickets to attendees who are interested in experiencing an evening at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival to see their presentation of King Richard the Third right on the shores of Lake Tahoe in a stunning outdoor setting.
The Show:
Among Shakespeare’s histories, King Richard the Third is the most violent, sensual, vivid, and hilarious. The hunchbacked Richard III is a gleeful villain, slaughtering his way through family members and friends, allowing nothing to stand in the way of his bloody path to the throne. Although the play ultimately depicts a tumultuous time in England’s history, when the fate of her crown was truly in jeopardy, Shakespeare’s narrative is predominantly a domestic squabble par excellence. Claustrophobic family wrangling, mercurial twists of fate, astonishing seductions and splendidly selfish maneuverings make this an unforgettable night in the theatre.
The role of Richard is one of the greatest challenges in Shakespeare. He is a chameleon, changing masks to advance his purposes. He can feign tenderheartedness one moment, then turn around and order the murder of his innocent little nephews, the princes—and shortly after, attempt to persuade their mother to let him marry their sister, his niece. The action of the play accelerates until it becomes a virtual waterfall of blood, and yet Richard is perhaps the most charming villain you’ll ever meet.
Our production will be historically set, taking place in the late 15th century when Richard ruled for two tumultuous years. The last English king to die in battle, Richard’s passing marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the Tudors.
Logistics:
Your motor coach and theater tickets will be provided to you in the packet you receive at the AHEAD Registration Desk when you arrive in Reno.
Motor coaches will depart from the Grand Sierra Resort on Thursday afternoon, July 17, at 4:30 pm and take you to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival grounds on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
You will have time explore the beautiful area, have a bite to eat, and be ready to enjoy this award-winning theater event with the show beginning at 7:30 pm.
After the show, you will be taken back to the Grand Sierra Resort arriving about 10:30 pm.
Full information on the Festival, the theater, dining options, and the Lake Tahoe area are available online at: http://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/
If you would like to participate in this wonderful outing, please complete the registration form http://www.ahead.org/training/conference/2008/Shakespeare%20Event%20Regi... and return it to AHEAD with payment on or before July 1, 2008.
We look forward to seeing you in Reno – and hope you may choose to enjoy this special opportunity to take in theater and Lake Tahoe while you are in the area!
