Shakespeare Dallas Announces 2017 Performances

"Thou hast seen nothing yet," as Shakespeare Dallas embarks on a legendary season in 2017 with two iconic Shakespeare performances, and a work adapted from Cervantes.

The 2017 season will include Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor during the summer, and Titus Andronicus in the fall. In addition, Shakespeare Dallas will perform Quixote, based on Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, and adapted by Octavio Solis. This summer production will be directed by guest director Gustavo Tambascio from Madrid, Spain.

"We love giving our fans who have supported us for decades something new and exciting every season," said Raphael Parry, Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas. "2017 marks an exciting year for us, as we expand our programming to include an adaption of one of the greatest works from the early 1600s, and forge some key partnerships from within the Metroplex as well."

Following includes more information about the 2017 season.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Previews June 14-15, Performances June 16-17, June 28-July 21-Wednesdays through Fridays

Directed by Shakespeare Dallas's very own Raphael Parry, this is the story of the disreputable Sir John Falstaff and his pursuit of two housewives, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page who outwit and humiliate him. Meanwhile, three suitors seek the hand of Anne Page, Mistress Page's daughter.

Quixote

Previews June 21-22, Performances June 23-25, July 1-22-Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays

Adapted by nationally recognized playwright Octavio Solis and directed by Spanish director Gustavo Tambascio, this performance will celebrate the shared legacy anniversary of William Shakespeare and Spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes. The performance will be part of an effort to reach North Texas' Spanish speaking community, with 30 percent of the performance spoken in Spanish. Set in present day West Texas, this Spanish classic receives a Texas makeover designed to celebrate our rich cultural landscape. Programming will also include a

children's outreach program, a community playmaking workshop, adult education and more through key Spanish-and Latino-based partner organizations in the community.

Titus Andronicus

Previews September 20-21, Performances September 22-24 and 27-30 at Samuell Grand Amphitheater. October 5-8 and 11-15 at Addison Circle Park

Directed by Shakespeare Dallas' Artistic Associate Rene' Moreno, Titus Andronicus is believed to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and often marked as one of his most violent works. The story is of Titus, a general in the Roman army, who is engaged in a cycle of revenge with Tamora, Queen of the Goths. Executive Director Raphael Parry will play the role of Titus.

Performances of Merry Wives of Windsor and Quixote will begin at 8:15 p.m., and Titus Andronicus will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 on Thursdays and Sundays and $15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Students and seniors pay reduced rates, and military personnel and their families are free. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are pay-as-you-can evenings. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or online. Additional information is available at http://www.shakespearedallas.org or 214-559-2778.

About Shakespeare Dallas:

Inspired by the egalitarian nature of the New York Shakespeare Festival, Robert "Bob" Glenn started The Shakespeare Festival of Dallas in 1971 as a free summer Shakespeare Festival. The company serves the community as one of North Texas' most treasured cultural institutions and the area's only producer of an education program focused on teaching Shakespeare. In 2005, the company revamped its operations and branded the organization "Shakespeare Dallas" to illustrate the company's new direction of year-round, affordable and accessible programming. Shakespeare Dallas aspires to use the works of William Shakespeare as a catalyst for creating unparalleled artistic and educational programs that are meaningful and enriching for the community it serves throughout North Texas. For more information, visit http://www.shakespearedallas.org.

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