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THE 39 STEPS
July 20 - August 10, Wilcox Park:
The two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning comedic send-up of the classic Hitchcock whodunit film, packed with nonstop laughs, old-fashioned romance, and over 150 zany characters all played by a talented cast of four.
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MAGIC IN THE MAKING
Each year, The Colonial Theatre constructs a world-class, outdoor stage in Wilcox Park. This massive undertaking happens with the help of Colonial staff, skilled theatre laborers, and local volunteers. If you'd like to be a part of "The Big Build," click the link below for more info!
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BACKSTAGE BARDS
August 5th and 6th at 7p -- TWO NIGHTS ONLY!in Wilcox ParkA New Play Workshop
By Robert Madison
Directed by Marion Markham
SUMMARY:
Between matinee and evening shows, four stagehands prep backstage while reminiscing about memories and reveries of playing Shakespeare. Including snippets to whole scenes of history, comedy, and tragedy with a few sonnets and limericks tossed into the mix, they strut and fret their hour upon the stage!
Come and celebrate your love of the Bard as his characters live again!
PLEASE VISIT THE EVENTBRITE PAGE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backstage-bards-tickets-953112955507