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SUMMARY:Family Weekend Featuring Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:On August 16\, the Schauer Center will transform into a hub for all things Shakespeare. Optimist Theatre\, the producer of Milwaukee's celebrated Shakespeare in the Park\, is bringing their 2026 touring titles to Hartford for the very first time ever for an immersive Family Weekend.\n\nThe weekend will feature two distinct productions:\n\n\n	The Merry Wives of Windsor: Falstaff's Tale\n\n	Comic Comeuppance. Falstaff Foiled.\n\n	Falstaff's schemes backfire as Mistresses Page\, Ford\, and Quickly outwit him at every turn\, with mischief and live music by Early Music Now. (40 minutes)\n	Richard III (Puppet Edition)\n\n	Puppet-Powered Murderous Mayhem\n\n	In a puppet-powered world\, ambition turns deadly. Richard III\, where ruthless schemes unfold with animal flair. (50 minutes)\n\n\nThis all-ages event is designed to make the Bard accessible and fun for everyone. The day will feature family-friendly activities\, Renaissance games\, pre-show programs\, plus a special performance by Milwaukee's Early Music Now concert create a full summer's day 'Shakespearience.' \n\nAugust 16 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule\n\n1:00 pm: Play\, Games & Merriment Begin\n\n1:45 pm: About Richard III\n\n2:00 pm: Richard III\n\n4:15 pm: About The Merry Wives of Windsor\n\n4:30 pm: Early Music Now\n\n5:00 pm: The Merry Wives of Windsor\n\nPlay\, games\, and activities to continue throughout the afternoon. Times subject to change.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>On August 16\, the Schauer Center will transform into a hub for all things Shakespeare. Optimist Theatre\, the producer of Milwaukee&rsquo\;s celebrated Shakespeare in the Park\, is bringing their 2026 touring titles to Hartford for the very first time ever for an immersive Family Weekend.</p>\n\n<p>The weekend will feature two distinct productions:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>The Merry Wives of Windsor: Falstaff&#39\;s Tale</strong><br />\n	<strong>Comic Comeuppance. Falstaff Foiled.</strong><br />\n	Falstaff&#39\;s schemes backfire as Mistresses Page\, Ford\, and Quickly outwit him at every turn\, with mischief and live music by Early Music Now.&nbsp\;(40 minutes)</li>\n	<li><strong>Richard III (Puppet Edition)</strong><br />\n	<strong>Puppet-Powered Murderous Mayhem</strong><br />\n	In a puppet-powered world\, ambition turns deadly. Richard III\, where ruthless schemes unfold with animal flair. (50 minutes)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>This all-ages event is designed to make the Bard accessible and fun for everyone. The day will feature family-friendly activities\, Renaissance games\, pre-show programs\, plus a special performance by Milwaukee&rsquo\;s Early Music Now concert create a full summer&rsquo\;s day &lsquo\;Shakespearience.&rsquo\;&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p><u><strong>August 16 Shakespeare in the Park Schedule</strong></u></p>\n\n<p>1:00 pm: Play\, Games &amp\; Merriment Begin<br />\n1:45 pm: About&nbsp\;<em>Richard III</em><br />\n2:00 pm:&nbsp\;<em>Richard III</em><br />\n4:15 pm: About&nbsp\;<em>The Merry Wives of Windsor</em><br />\n4:30 pm: Early Music Now<br />\n5:00 pm:&nbsp\;<em>The Merry Wives of Windsor</em></p>\n\n<p><em>Play\, games\, and activities to continue throughout the afternoon. Times subject to change.</em></p>\n
LOCATION:Schauer Arts Center
UID:e.898.8586
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260804T095734Z
URL:https://m.hartfordchamber.org/events/details/family-weekend-featuring-optimist-theatre-shakespeare-in-the-park-8586
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