August 29, 2023
Touring company to perform modern comedy; workshops to address performing on a modern stage
WASHINGTON, Ark.– Historic Washington State Park will host an evening performance by the Arkansas Shakespeare Center on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the 1940 WPA Gym. The company will perform the modern comedy “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).”
Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 870-983-2684 or contacting [email protected]. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
The Arkansas Shakespeare Troupe will conduct two afternoon workshops on how to perform Shakespeare on the modern stage on Saturday, Sept. 16: “Understanding the Language of Shakespeare” at 2 p.m. and “Stage Combat in Shakespeare” at 4 p.m. Each workshop is $5 per person for ages 14 and older.
The Arkansas Shakespeare Center, located in Conway, is the only professional Shakespeare company in the state. The company brings respected and experienced Shakespearean actors to Arkansas each season.
Historic Washington State Park
Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Mondays. The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century. Daily tours are provided to over 15 historic sites and museums, such as the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum and Blacksmith Shop. To learn more, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684.
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.