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William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale Under the Stars at Marin Shakespeare

Title: William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
Venue: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre (San Rafael, CA)
Full Price: $30.00   Our Price: $15.00
Rating: 2.4 stars

Rated 2.4 by 7 members who went.

Shakespeare's gorgeous late romance explores the pain caused by jealousy and the grace bestowed by forgiveness. Leontes, King of Sicilila, unjustly accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity. By the time he learns the truth, his wife and two young children have been lost. Yet Fate and Time conspire, through the wonder of young love, to find a reconciliation in this movingly beautiful tale.

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Members Who Went Said:

2 Star Rating
Written on
Aug 21 2008

Anonymous Member

Actors did a fine job, many excellent. Setting and costumes well done too.
The play itself is too long; the second act slap-stick routines could have been shortened by the directors and Shakespeare would never have known.
The Time character detracted from the over-all presentation. (As mentioned by professional reviewers.)
Remember, Dominican at night, outdoors can be very cold and windy.

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3 Star Rating
Written on
Aug 11 2008

Dennis S.

Dennis S.

Very good and powerful performances by the leads. The choice of southern accents for two characters is probably the only flaw in the show.

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2 Star Rating
Written on
Aug 04 2008

VMS

VMS

Not one of the Bard's most cohesive plays, but nonetheless entertaining. The use of Time as a character was extraneous and distracting.

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Comedy, tragedy, a miraculous statue and a man-eating bear -- Shakespeare's magical, moving tale of clowns and con men, shepherds and sweethearts is a wide-ranging romance about jealousy, forgiveness, wonder and grace.

About Forest Meadows Amphitheatre:

Home to one of the Bay Area's most successful performing arts organizations, audiences of over 10,000 theatre-goers enjoy great classical performances at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre each year. The Amphitheatre also provides learning experiences for thousands of students who enjoy performances and fun classes here every summer.

Forest Meadows seats more than 500 people. Its graceful stage and reflecting pool are surrounded by towering trees. The stage was constructed so that when the moon is full it rises directly above the actors. The Forest Meadows Amphitheatre is one of the most elegant outdoor theatres in the country. Each year, audiences return eager to see what new wonders the talented set designers have created in this special place, and to hear Shakespeare and other classic plays in this magical, sylvan setting.