Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 6/8-7/29

It's another fun-filled, romantic summer of classics. This year, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is producing what may be Shakespeare's most famous play -- Romeo and Juliet. The production will combine a Renaissance world with modern performance poetry to create a unique theatrical experience, directed by CSC's Jenny Leopold. In addition, CSC offers a sparkling version of Jane Austen's witty and beloved romance, Pride and Prejudice, directed by interNational Theatre artist Isabelle Anderson. Tickets are on sale now, and remember, kids 18 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company-in-the-Ruins is not your typical theater experience. Think of your experience at the Ruins as a theater party. Patrons can rent an intimate table for two or reserve a whole picnic table for a big group. Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful park, bring your kids or friends, bring a bottle of wine. Gates open 90 minutes before show-time for this purpose and so that audience members can watch The Show Before the Show, which will feature musicians, poets, dress-up stations, and 1800s games. This year there will be added talk-back sessions before and after the show called CSC: Extended Versions. There's also a special weekend devoted to Poetry Out Loud and another to Jane Austen.

Romeo and Juliet and Pride & Prejudice
June 8 - July 29, 2012
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6 p.m.
Adults: $36; Special Thursday Adult Rate: $29; Seniors: $29; Special rate for students under 25 for Thursdays and Fridays: $15; Children 18 and under: FREE (limit two per paying adult); Two Show Package: $54 (pre-orders only); Friday Tables For Two: $30; Picnic Tables: $60.
For Group Tickets call 410-313-8661.

Extended version dates to come. Poetry Out Loud Weekend June 15-18. Jane Austen Weekend June 22-24. Performances held outdoors at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park overlooking Historic Ellicott City

Tickets may be purchased by calling 410.313.8661 or online at www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com.

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is located at 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD.