Monday, August 4, 2008
Shakespeare in the Park
Jessica Tomlinson
Jessica Tomlinsom
(page 1 of 2)
For many years, the Children’s Theater of Maine did a free summer Shakespeare production in Deering Oaks park.I don’t go out of my way to see children’s theater or Shakespeare for that matter but I was a religious attendee of these summer shows, sometimes going more than once a week with my blanket and picnic.
The kids were always zealous in their performances, putting heaps of passion into their acting. Even if they delivered their lines a bit too rapidly, the language remained. The good writing always shined through, a beacon.
And then it all stopped. The Children’s Theater faced financial difficulties. The outdoor Shakespeare came to an end.
It found a new beginning, in a new place, like many things in Portland do. One thing dies and another pops up. This place is a Hydra.
The Stage emerged, with professional actors presenting free Shakespeare in South Portland, on the water at Spring Point.
Like many Portlanders, it takes a lot for me to cross the bridge. While geographically, probably the same distance within city limits, the barrier is more psychological.
While similar, it just wasn’t the same.
Posted on Monday, August 4, 2008 in Permalink
Views expressed in this blog belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect either Down East's editorial stance or the views of Down East Enterprise. We ask that comments be civil; anyone who refuses to self edit runs the risk of being banned from commenting on Down East.com content.