Starting on August 15, George W. Johnson Park in Endicott, NY, will be the latest location for local Shakespeare in the Park. The Endicott Performing Arts Center (EPAC) Youth Troupe will showcase their abridged productions of Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Stage in Little Italy.
Following the three-day run of Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy, the park hosts the annual Shakespearean Arts Festival. Featuring dozens of local vendors and artists showcasing their goods, live music, and entertainment from the EPAC Youth Troupe and more, the Shakespearean Arts Festival offers free fun the entire family can enjoy.
During the festival, EPAC will give their debut performance of Matilda JR: The Musical and their final performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The abridged version of the play was adapted by Dr. Carolyn Harper, and directed by EPAC directors Dustin Hirthler and Scott Newman.
Also featured are selections from the EPAC TEEN intensive Firebringer, and the Rep. Co. production of Legally Blonde. Dozens of local musicians are set to perform throughout the week in between productions.
Below are the dates and times for EPAC’s rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The EPAC Arts Festival is on Sunday, August 18th, from 12pm-5pm. George W. Johnson Park is located at 201 Oak Hill Ave, Endicott, NY. Information about performances, artists, and more is available on the Endicott Performing Arts Center’s website, linked here.
Show Dates/Times for A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Thursday, August 15th at 7pm
Friday, August 16th at 7pm
Saturday, August 17th at 7pm
Sunday, August 18th at 2pm
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