Shakespeare Coming to Main Street Green Sunday, August 15th

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, an outreach program of the Montana State University's College of Arts & Architecture, is pleased to announce the upcoming Shakespeare in the Parks season will feature productions of A Midsummers Night's Dream. The classic play will be presented at the Main Street Green on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 6 p.m.

"After enduring a year of uncertainty, we are so thrilled to be looking towards our 2021 season where we'll be able to once again engage our amazing communities with live free professional theatre. Our greatest passion at MSIP is the opportunity that we've had for 49 years to bring families and neighbors together to share a picnic and enjoy the splendor of Shakespeare's world, a world that is so relevant to our own," said Kevin Asselin, Executive Artistic Director.

The outdoor event is brought to you by the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, Gold Junction Presents, Bill and Tamara Pullman, LaHood Steakhouse, High Peaks Federal Credit Union, Two Bit Saloon, and the Whitehall Ledger.

"Gold Junction is excited to host Shakespeare in the Park on the Main Street Green this year; one of the motivations for the park were for events just like this. We hope to pack the park this year, so please come on down and enjoy a great show," Colton Anderson, Gold Junction Presents board member and owner of the Star Theatre, said.

Box lunches from Red Apron Catering will be available if reserved by August 8th. Cost is $10, please call the Chamber at 287-2260 to reserve.

Please bring your own lawn chair, blanket, or other seating.

Touring for its 49th year, the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks company will travel nearly 7,000 miles putting on productions throughout Montana and neighboring states. All performances are offered free to audiences in local parks and public spaces. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks relies on grants, corporate sponsorships, and thousands of individual donors to support the free performances.

"Without question, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and MSU's College of Arts & Architecture is proud that our very own Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will be back on the road this summer. We'll be working closely with the communities around our region to deliver free Shakespeare performances with an eye to all our audiences' health and well-being. We look forward to warmly welcoming audiences to another spectacular season in the coming months!" said Dr. Royce W. Smith, Dean, College of Arts & Architecture.

Learn more at: shakespeareintheparks.org.