Shakespeare's classic treatment of leadership, honor and responsibility in an emerging nation torn by civil strife and political corruption. Against a backdrop of rebellion and war, Prince Hal struggles to put behind him the role of a libertine in order to assume his responsibilities and heed the call of his country. Features an ensemble of professional, community and student actors directed by Roger Ellis.
Performances continue this weekend on October 1, 3, and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and October 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre of the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $6 for all students. The play is recommended for ages 8 and up. No children under school age admitted. To purchase tickets or for more information, cll the GVSU Box Office at (616) 331-2300
Shakespeare activities continue through November 2. For more details, visit www.gvsu.edu/shakes.
Other Upcoming Festival Highlights
Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Outside at the Cook Carillon Tower, Allendale Campus
Free family festival includes jugglers, minstrels, belly dancers, 'live steel' fighting demonstrations, bagpipers, and children's games and face-painting. Vendors will sell period wares from armor to clothing. Food available for purchase. All ages welcome. For more information, see www2.gvsu.edu/~gvren or e-mail Katrina Lewinski at [email protected].
October 10, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $2
Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus
Special campus performance of Grand Valley's one-hour touring show taken to area schools in October and November. Featured are scenes from the Bard's plays dealing with themes of friendship and betrayal.
October 30, 31, and November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
November 2 at 2 p.m.
Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus
Tickets: General public $12; all students $6
GVSU Box Office: (616) 331-2300.
An original collage by several local playwrights, each of whom has penned a one-act play inspired by the Bard's sonnets. The plays, like the sonnets, range from comedy to tragedy and examine themes of love, lust, and compassion in a modern context. Playwrights are Tanya Eby, Bob Mayberry, John Rich, Tori Schroeder, Bud Thompson, and Jimm Sommerfeldt.
