The course of true love never did run smoothly according to ol’ Will S., but thanks to some extra cash from the provincial government Shakespeare by the Sea’s 15th season is going to be a lot more comfortable and quiet. With the grant, they purchased 200 new chairs, 800 feet of sun canopy for the 1pm weekend matinees, new lights, stands, signage and a quieter generator. Opening July 1 at 7pm, Cinderelly, The Country and Western Fairy Tale Musical kicks dust on the original story. On July 10 at 7pm, A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens, followed by Othello on August 1 at 7pm. All shows take place in the Cambridge Battery, Point Pleasant Park. Enter through the Tower Road parking lot and just follow those new fancy-pants signs.
This article appears in Apr 24-30, 2008.