GreenStage Programs
Shakespeare in the Park
Each year GreenStage produces two Shakespeare plays that are performed in parks all around the greater Seattle area. Our six-week season attracts more than 11,000 visitors to a dozen locations in Seattle, Burien, Fall City, and Lynnwood.
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (SOTF)
The annual Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival at Volunteer Park has become the launching pad for the region’s summer theater season. The festival began in 2001 as a cooperative venture between GreenStage, Wooden O, and Theater Schmeater. GreenStage assumed responsibility for management of the festival in 2008, and it has since grown into a big event. Last year eight companies did 14 performances on the park’s two stages for more than 3,500 sun-soaked audience members.
Summer Camps for Kids
GreenStage’s Shakespeare Summer Camps for Kids have proven popular for young thespians ages 8 to 17. Our educational programs support the values of successful learning and take each student on a personal journey through the world of Shakespeare. Their natural imaginations are embraced and nurtured as their build ability to focus and work in teams. Four camps are planned for different Seattle parks in 2012.
Recent Successes and Current Challenges
SUCCESS
Attendance at our summer parks shows was strong last year despite less-than-ideal weather at times. Our Hard Bard series continued with “The Revenger’s Tragedy”, performed at the Center House Theater. Attendance was solid.
NEED
GreenStage will be seeking a performance space for “Cardenio,” this year’s Hard Bard production. Funds are also needed to continue to support our growing educational and artistic programs.