Digging Into Shakespeare, a Solo Play About Theater
Round House Theatre - Silver Spring (8641 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910)
- Full Price:
- $15.00
- Our Price:
- $7.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Digging Into Shakespeare have expired.
The last date listed for Digging Into Shakespeare was Sunday March 29, 2009 / 3:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Phyllis Lawrence on Where to Park
After 7 pm, free public parking at the City lot a block away, across the street.
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Phyllis Lawrence on Where to Eat
Went to Sergio's at the Hilton nearby, based on positive reviews online, it was okay, but not great.
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Phyllis Lawrence on What to Wear
Very casual is fine.
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
Phyllis Lawrence
My husband and I, who haven't seen wonderful storyteller Jon Spellman for about 10 years, were delighted with this performance. The way he interweaves his experiences with Shakespeare's works, including a number of scene recreations, is fascinating. I loved how much he incorporated his daughter's experience of the theaters also.Written on Mar 30 2009
I definitely recommend this show!
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Ellen Elow-Mintz
Entertaining evening of stories well accentuated by music. Mr. Spellman provides poignant and funny glimpses of his life which has often had Shakespeare as part of the backdrop. He cleverly interweaves brief speeches and some Shakespearian wordplay.While the production was longer than I had expected, I enjoyed every minute of it. The musicianship was superb and the instruments themselves were gorgeous!Written on Mar 30 2009
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Dean Hearn
This wasn't a typical Spellman event, so wasn't really what we expected. However, it was certainly one of the most original events we've attended recently, and demonstrated his creativity.Written on Mar 27 2009
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More Information About Digging Into Shakespeare
Website
http://www.roundhousetheatre.org/performances/silver_spring_shows.php
Quotes & Highlights
- Learn more about writer-star Jon Spelman.
Description
<p>With Jon Spelman and Tina Chancey
A solo piece performed with musician Tina Chancey based on Spelman's mostly disastrous experience with Shakespeare productions, his relationships with the actresses in them, and his encounters with nutty Shakespearian critics. Commissioned by the Clarice Smith Center at the University of Maryland.
Jon Spelman's work has been hailed around the country and the world as "world-class." Two previous productions at Round House have been the premieres of Off the Map and Frankenstein.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Round House Theatre
Round House Theatre produces literary adaptations and contemporary works for the stage, conducts community-based education programs, and provides a home to diverse artists and arts organizations. Their work is expansive: they make art to explore big ideas, broaden minds, move hearts, exercise imaginations, and--ultimately--to build community through the shared experience of live theatre.