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Adirondack Almanack:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010
Adirondack Shakespeare Company's Season Announced
The Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) will present its first full Summer Festival Season at the Boathouse Theatre in Schroon Lake Village with As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. Last year, the company presented Hungry Will’s Variety Hour at the outdoor amphitheater at Scaroon Manor, formerly Taylor’s Point.
This summer, a company of twelve professional actors will present the three plays in repertory over the course of three weeks using ADK Shakes’s trademark, adrenaline-fueled "RAW" performance style. This method – "Shakespeare IN THE RAW" – strips away all extraneous elements of production, and has yielded the company success, selling out its latest production of Richard III in New York City.
With only Shakespeare’s words remaining, the actors and the audience build the world of the play together in their imaginations. In performance, the audience is let in on that rare moment when the acting company discovers the play for the very first time. Greg Davies, who played the title role in Richard III, calls his experience with the RAW method “the most energy and the most excitement I have ever felt on stage.” The company considers THE RAW as much an extreme sport as it is an art form.
ADK Shakes presents As You Like It on July 16, 22, and 30; Romeo and Juliet on July 18, 23, and 31; and Macbeth on July 25 and 29 and August 1. All performances are at 2:00 p.m. In case of rain, performances will take place inside the Boathouse Theatre in Schroon Lake Village. Weather permitting, performances will be held outside the Theatre at the Bandstand in Schroon Lake Town Park.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.adkshakes.org.
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ADK Shakes To Present Shakespeare
Posted on Friday, 11 of June , 2010 at 8:49 am
SCHROON LAKE– Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) is poised to present its first full Summer Festival Season at the Boathouse Theatre in Schroon Lake Village with three of Shakespeare’s finest works.
Last year, the company presented Hungry Will’s Variety Hour at the outdoor amphitheatre at Scaroon Manor, formerly Taylor’s Point.
This summer, a company of twelve professional actors will present “As You Like It”, “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth” in repertory over the course of three weeks using ADK Shakes’s trademark, adrenaline-fueled RAW performance style. This method – Shakespeare IN THE RAW – strips away all extraneous elements of production, and has yielded the company great success, selling out its latest production of “Richard III” in New York City.
With only Shakespeare’s words remaining, the actors and the audience build the world of the play together in their imaginations. In performance, the audience is let in on that rare moment when the acting company discovers the play for the very first time. Greg Davies, who played the title role in “Richard III”, calls his experience with the RAW method “the most energy and the most excitement I have ever felt on stage.” The company considers THE RAW as much an extreme sport as it is an art form.
ADK Shakes presents “As You Like It” on July 16, 22, and 30; “Rome and Juliet” on July 18, 23, and 31; and “Macbeth” on July 25 and 29 and Aug. 1. All performances are at 2 p.m. In case of rain, performances will take place inside the Boathouse Theatre in Schroon Lake Village. Weather permitting, performances will be held outside the Theatre at the Bandstand in Schroon Lake Town Park.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.adkshakes.org. Email inquiries may be sent to info@adkshakes.org. 6-11-10
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by BWW News Desk
Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) is returning to the Adirondack region for its second full Summer Festival Season. The company plans to follow last summer's successful presentations of As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth with an all-new expanded season featuring ADK Shakes' trademark RAW performance style.
This year, the company will present A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Merchant of Venice, along with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and Theseus and the Minotaur, an original children's production by Sean Adams.
ADK Shakes' adrenaline-fueled ‘Shakespeare IN THE RAW' performance style strips away all extraneous elements of production, leaving the actors and audience to build the world of the play using only Shakespeare's words as their guide. Celeste Moratti, who will play Helena in this year's production of Midsummer, says of the RAW method: "It's a head first-no safety net dive into Shakespeare." Laura Montes, who played Juliet in last year's Romeo and Juliet and is set to play Hermia in Midsummer says, "It's the acting equivalent of jumping out of an airplane. Even other accomplished actors I know have learned what ADK Shakes does and responded with, ‘How do you do that? It's INSANE!' Insane, perhaps, but I've never felt more vitally present on stage as I have doing the RAW. It will be exciting to venture into new territory by producing non-Shakespeare plays this season."
This daring performance style continues to draw attention, as evidenced by ADK Shakes' successful Bookend Project at St. John's University this past year, where the company presented Titus Andronicus and The Tempest at the universities' Queens and Manhattan campuses.
The Adirondack region tour of Complete Works will begin July 3, while the Mainstage Season opens July 21and will run through August 7. Performances of the children's show Theseus and the Minotaur are set to run from July 27 through August 6. Performances will take place at the Boathouse Theater in Schroon Lake Village, as well as the Little Theater on The Farm in Fort Edward, the Town Hall in Long Lake, LARAC Gallery in Glen Falls, and other locations throughout the Park. Weather permitting, the final weekend of performances will be held at the outdoor amphitheatre at the Scaroon Manor Day-Use Facility.
This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council.
For more information, a full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit www.adkshakes.org.
by BWW News Desk
Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) is returning to the Adirondack region for its second full Summer Festival Season. The company plans to follow last summer's successful presentations of As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth with an all-new expanded season featuring ADK Shakes' daring and adrenaline-fueled RAW performance style which strips the Bard down to the bare bones.
This year, the company will present A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Merchant of Venice, along with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and Theseus and the Minotaur, an original children's production by Sean Adams.
In addition to their full season, ADK Shakes has taken on a new challenge. The company is determined to revitalize the outdoor amphitheater at Scaroon Manor Day-Use Facility (formerly Taylor's Point). This historic landmark was once a vibrant destination for locals as well as tourists looking to take in professional theatre amidst the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. ADK Shakes' Artistic Board has made it their mission to get the outdoor amphitheater on New York's list of historic sites.
"One of the reasons we are looking to establish a Shakespeare company in the Adirondacks is to save this amazing outdoor amphitheater," says Artistic Director Tara Bradway. The company's plans to raise awareness during the course of the season include public presentations and petitions in the Adirondack region.
The Adirondack region tour of The Complete Works will begin July 4th, while the Mainstage Season opens July 21st and will run through August 7th. Performances of the children's show Theseus and the Minotaur are set to run from July 27th through August 6th. Performances will take place primarily at the Boathouse Theater in Schroon Lake Village, as well as the Little Theater on The Farm in Fort Edward and LARAC Gallery in Glen Falls. Weather permitting, the final weekend of performances will be held at the outdoor amphitheater at Scaroon Manor.
This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council. For more information, a full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit www.adkshakes.org. Email inquiries may be sent to info@adkshakes.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011
Shakespeare Co Launches Preservation Effort
Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) is returning to the Adirondack region for its second full Summer Festival Season. The company plans to follow last summer’s presentations of As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth with an all-new expanded season featuring ADK Shakes’ daring and adrenaline-fueled RAW performance style which strips the Bard down to the bare bones.
This year, the company will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Merchant of Venice, along with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield and Theseus and the Minotaur, an original children’s production by Sean Adams.
In addition to their full season, ADK Shakes has taken on a new challenge. The company is determined to revitalize the outdoor amphitheater at Scaroon Manor Day-Use Facility (formerly Taylor’s Point). This historic landmark was once a vibrant destination for locals as well as tourists looking to take in professional theatre amidst the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. ADK Shakes’ Artistic Board has made it their mission to get the outdoor amphitheater on New York’s list of historic sites.
“One of the reasons we are looking to establish a Shakespeare company in the Adirondacks is to save this amazing outdoor amphitheater,” says Artistic Director Tara Bradway. The company’s plans to raise awareness during the course of the season include public presentations and petitions in the Adirondack region.
The Adirondack region tour of The Complete Works will begin July 4th, while the Mainstage Season opens July 21st and will run through August 7th. Performances of the children’s show Theseus and the Minotaur are set to run from July 27th through August 6th. Performances will take place primarily at the Boathouse Theater in Schroon Lake Village, as well as the Little Theater on the Farm in Fort Edward and LARAC Gallery in Glen Falls. Weather permitting, the final weekend of performances will be held at the outdoor amphitheater at Scaroon Manor.
This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered locally by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council. For more information, a full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.adkshakes.org. Email inquiries may be sent to info@adkshakes.org.
Illustration: Postcard of the historic Sacroon Manor outdoor amphitheater, Schroon Lake, NY.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012; 12:06 PM - by Broadway World News Desk
Adirondack Shakespeare Company Returns to Schroon Lake for Third Summer Season
Shakespeare IN THE RAW is about to return to Schroon Lake! The Adirondack Shakespeare Company (ADK Shakes) is back for their third annual Summer Festival Season and prepared to present some of the finest comedy and tragedy that the Bard has to offer.
First up for ADK Shakes is The Twelve Labors of Hercules, an original children’s play written by Jessica Hackett. The two-week tour will begin on July 11th at the Boathouse Theater in Schroon Lake Village. Hercules boasts a tight-knit professional company playing multiple roles in this delightful story. Meet the pantheon of Greek gods and monsters, portrayed through beautiful mask work and puppetry.
ADK Shakes’ mainstage season will begin on July 28th at the Boathouse Theater with the opening of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy about love, family and friendship. Of course, Viola and Orsino’s tale wouldn’t be complete without a little cross-dressing! In addition to Twelfth Night, the mainstage season will feature the paired presentation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, Hamlet and Tom Stoppard’s darkly comic modern take on the tale, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. ADK Shakespeare’s Executive Director, Patrick Siler, takes the stage as the tragic Prince of Denmark in both productions, just after graduating from Law School and sitting for the New York State Bar Exam.
The ADK Shakes company has been on a mission to bring high-quality theater to the Adirondacks region, and is thrilled to be returning for another summer. The naturally beautiful performance spaces, like the Amphitheater at Scaroon Manor, provide a picturesque backdrop for the adrenaline-fueled RAW performances that eliminate the need for a traditional set. ADK Shakespeare’s unique IN THE RAW performance style strips away all extraneous elements of the production, removing lavish period costumes, sets and lighting design, and focuses on Shakespeare’s words. The result has been called “a head first-no safety net dive into Shakespeare.” Artistic Director, Tara Bradway, states, “The plays are pretty good. We like to let them speak for themselves. It is rare to see the work done with this level of honesty and absolutely should not be missed.”
ADK Shakespeare’s Mainstage Season will run through August 18th, with performances taking place primarily at the Boathouse Theater in Schroon Lake Village, as well as the Scaroon Manor Amphitheater and Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Tickets are currently available for purchase online through adkshakes.ticketleap.com.
