Livermore Shakespeare Festival Coming to Town

Information from LivermoreShakes.org--

Livermore Shakespeare Festival will host two special programs at Swirl on the Square in downtown Livermore on May 22nd and May 29th. Each evening a 2013 Livermore Shakes artist will lead a discussion while guests enjoy Swirl’s savory snacks and delicious wine. 

On May 22nd, renowned actor and director Gary Armagnac will be the featured guest. Mr. Armagnac, director of Livermore Shakes 2013 production of The Taming of the Shrew will speak about his long career acting in and directing Shakespeare’s works.

Mr. Armagnac is also well known for appearing in a beloved and award-winning episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He will discuss his concept for The Taming of the Shrew as it will be set in post World War II America. 

On May 29th, veteran actor Bill Wolak and up and comer Sean Higgins will present the life of an actor; one at the beginning of his career and the other with a long and rich career. Both actors are featured in the shows this summer. 

The price is $30.00/person and includes the program, a tapas sampler and one glass of wine. Please RSVP for the Swirl talks by e-mailing Katie Marcel at Katie@LivermoreShakes.org or by calling (925) 443-BARD. 

For its 2013 summer season, Livermore Shakespeare Festival will present William Shakespeare’s comic look at the battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew, and The Liar, adapted by David Ives from a 17thcentury comedy by Pierre Corneille.  The productions play in repertory June 20 – July 21 under the stars at Concannon Vineyard.  Tickets on sale now. Visit www.LivermoreShakes.org or call 925-443-2273 (BARD) for more information.