Hudson Warehouse to Present SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER, 7/2-26

Hudson Warehouse, known as "The Other Free Shakespeare in the Park," inaugurated its twelfth season with special guest artist, film and stage star, Steve Guttenberg, in our June production of Henry 4.1. The Warehouse continues their season in July with SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER, by Oliver Goldsmith, directed by Ian Harkins.

When Kate realizes her suitor, the dashing Marlow, is a nervous wreck around upper class women, but very easy and free with working class women, she realizes she needs to "stoop to conquer" by posing as a maid to win him over. She Stoops to Conquer, first performed in 1773, is perhaps the most famous English "Comedy of Manners." Its ability to entertain audiences today speaks of its timeliness and comedic masterfulness.

Ian Harkins, who has performed in three Warehouse productions, including the comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, (abridged) makes his directorial debut. Assistant Director is Nicholas Martin-Smith, Producer is Susane Lee.

CAST:

Charle Marlow: Rafe Terrizzi

George Hastings: John Racioppo

Mr. Hardcastle: Jeffrey Guyton

Mrs. Hardcastle: Roxann Kraemer

Kate Hardcastle: Eve Mugar

Constance Neville: Cori Hundt

Tony Lumpkin: Ted Moller

Charles Marlow: R. Scott Williams

Costumer: Emily Rose Parman

Fight Director: Jared Kirby

Dialect Coach: Page Clements

Music Director: Christine Duncan

Assistant Music Director: Francisco Corredor

Performances for She Stoops to Conquer are July 2nd to 26th, 2015, Thurs - Sun, at 6:30pm.

Location for our summer shows: The Soldiers' and Sailors Monument is on W 89th and Riverside Drive, in Riverside Park. Take the subway Express #2 or #3 or the local #1 to W 96th Street or the local subway train #1 to West 86th Street and walk west, towards the Hudson River. Performances are on the north patio, behind the monument, down the stairs.

Tickets: There are no tickets; just show up and take a seat on the steps of the monument. We provide cushions on a first come, first serve basis. Shows begin promptly at 6:30pm. We advise you to arrive by 6pm. Performances are free.

Hudson Warehouse was recognized as "The Best Outdoor Theater" in NYC by "L" Magazine in 2009. They wrote: "Sure, Central Park had Anne Hathaway's star power, but something about Hudson Warehouse's Other Free Shakespeare in the Park summer-long series in Riverside Park won us over. Maybe it's the lack of a queue, or the arduous three plays in three months schedule (August is A Midsummer Night's Dream), but it's probably a combination of the excellent hardworking cast and the sunsets over the Hudson that serve as their backdrop that makes these outdoor productions a must."

The Warehouse also won "The Good Neighbor Award" for their contribution to the quality of life of the Upper West Side, given by The Goddard Riverside Community Center in 2013. This was for: "In Recognition of your Extraordinary Deeds in Helping Build a Better Community." Goddard Riverside is a modern day settlement house on the Upper West side with programs for children, teens, families, seniors, people with substance abuse, and homeless individuals. Hudson Warehouse became the Resident Theater Company at the Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside in 2013.