Georgia Shakespeare Celebrates Shakespeare's Birthday With Family Events 4/24

Georgia Shakespeare invites families to party like it's 1599 during Shakespeare's Birthday Party, Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Conant Performing Arts Center (4484 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319). The event is free and open to the public and is recommended for children ages 3 - 10.

Highlighting the life and times of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare's Birthday Party will feature Shakespeare-themed arts and crafts (sponsored by the Junior League of Atlanta), face painting, stage combat demonstrations, a jumping house, jugglers and performances. In addition, children will have an opportunity to dress up in Elizabethan costumes, have their picture taken with the Queen, enjoy birthday cake and other surprises. Hot dogs, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

Young visitors will also be treated to a visit from the great wizard Merlin of The Legend of the Sword in the Stone fame. Georgia Shakespeare presents a world-premiere production of young King Arthur's story as part of its Family Classics Series July 20 thru August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center. Discount tickets to The Legend of the Sword in the Stone will be available during Shakespeare's Birthday for only $10 each (regular price: $13). This offer is only available at the Georgia Shakespeare Box Office during Shakespeare's Birthday Party (may not be combined with other offers or used on previously purchased tickets).

For more information about Shakespeare's Birthday or Georgia Shakespeare's 2010 season, call 404.264.0020 or visit www.gashakespeare.org.

Shakespeare's Birthday is sponsored by the Junior League of Atlanta and Atlanta Parent Magazine.

Founded in 1985, Georgia Shakespeare creates thoughtful, bold and passionate interpretations of a diverse body of work rooted in Shakespeare and branching out to embrace the best writers and ideas of all eras. On the stage and through educational programming, we strive to entertain, to ignite the imagination and to creatively explore the journey of the human spirit.

Georgia Shakespeare is the professional theatre in residence at Oglethorpe University.

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