The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents an outdoor touring show with heartbreaking tragedy rescued by lovestruck buffoonery in this William Shakespeare tragicomedy The Winter’s Tale as its next student production.
Director Benjamin Cole is moved to share this production of jealousy, strength, sacrifice, and love as its 11th annual outdoor touring summer student Shakespeare production, according to a news release.
“We’re thrilled to continue the tradition of offering free Shakespeare performances to the cities of Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Encinitas,” Cole stated in the news release. “Some of our top students are featured in Shakespeare shows, and we’re proud to explore more challenging titles they might not have the opportunity to explore anywhere else.” The show runs a daring 90 minutes with no intermission and aims to touch audiences’ heartstrings throughout.
Performances are July 16 through July 18 at Olivenhain Meeting House: 423 Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Encinitas; July 23 through July 25 at the Birdwing Open Air Classroom: 3201 Via de la Valle, Del Mar (use entrance off San Adres Dr.); July 30 and July 31 at La Colonia Park: 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach; and Aug. 1 at the Theatre School Studio Space: 985 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite D, Solana Beach, with all show times at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free at all venues. No advance reservations are needed for any performances. Audiences are encouraged to bring their own outdoor seating and blankets.
Featured in the cast are (Gabriel Bergseid, Carlsbad; Bex Balsdon, La Jolla; Kai Bunyak, Cardiff; Landon Friis, Carlsbad; Charlotte Larson, Carlsbad; Ryan Mattes, Torrey Highlands; Alice Price, Carlsbad; Isabella Podesta, Carlsbad; Nicole Sample, Encinitas; Harper Smith, Encinitas; Roman Sooben, Carmel Valley; Phoebe Thomas, San Marcos; and Jackson Young, Carlsbad.)
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep delivers high-quality theatre instruction and eight student theatre productions throughout the year, offering accessible and fun training for various age groups, the news release states. Check out all the upcoming options on the Theatre School website: www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org.