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Shakespeare in Love
Friday, May 24th at 7:30pm EST
Online sale ends: 05/24/19 at 6:00pm EST
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
92 Gay St
Asheville, NC 28801
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Montford Park Players

Description
“I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all.”

Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to announce their upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love. All performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre at 92 Gay Street in the heart of Asheville’s historic Montford District, from May 3 through May 25 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30pm. This performance like ALL of Montford Park Players’ shows will be absolutely FREE to attend.

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family.

Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?

“Makes you feel grateful to be alive.” / Independent
“A heady celebration of the act of theatre.” / Guardian
“A swooning delight.” / Daily Mail


Montford Park Players has been presenting Shakespeare and other classical works to the Asheville community since 1973, and has since grown to be one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved and well-known cultural attractions.
Additional Information
Free parking - the opening production of our 2019 outdoor season! Additional parking at Asheville Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Avenue. Please arrive early for best seating.

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7:30pm to 10:00pm
Doors open at 6:30pm

General Admission: $0.00
Rent A Chair: $3.00

Age
All Ages

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre<br> 92 Gay St<br> Asheville, 28801

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828-254-5146

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