Shakespeare in the Park (Free!)
Grab your blankets and a picnic basket and head out to Barnsdale Park. For two more weekends, you can see The Scottish Play, Midsummer Night's Dream, or Richard II for free!
The plays, produced by the Independent Shakespeare Company are really good. We saw The Dream on Saturday and it was quite excellent. The venue is in a park, so the set is minimal, costumes simple, but the acting -- terrific! It is a real treat to hear performers who really understand Shakespearean dialogue -- they speak clearly, with no fake english accents, and truly invest emotion and intelligence into their performances. I have not seen Richard II or the Scottish Play, but have heard the performances of those are as good as the Dream.
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekend performances. Contact info: (818) 710-6306; boxoffice@independentshakespeare.com and for info about the ISC:(http://www.independentshakespeare.com/)
For info about Barnsdall Park: http://www.barnsdallartpark.com/