‘Enjoy A Free Shakespeare Performance In Clark Park’
Visit West Philly’s Clark Park and enjoy Shakespeare in the Park July 24 to 28!
For more than a decade, hundreds of Philadelphian’s make their way to Clark Park to watch professional actors recreate the works of Shakespeare.
This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s tragedy, “King Lear.” For five nights, Shakespeare’s play centers on the tale of a king who bequeaths his power and land to two of his three daughters, after they declare their love for him in an extremely fawning and obsequious manner. His third daughter gets nothing, because she will not flatter him as her sisters had done. When he feels disrespected by the two daughters who now have his wealth and power, he becomes furious to the point of madness. He eventually becomes tenderly reconciled to his third daughter, just before tragedy strikes her and then the king.
The shows are free, although donations are accepted. Considering that some of the performances attract up to 1,000 people, we recommend that you get there early.
FYI – In the case of rain, performances will be held at the Harold Prince Theater at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at 3680 Walnut Street.
Location
4398 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Dates
July 24 – 28, 2019
Time
Starting at 7:00 pm each night
Cost
FREE
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