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The HVSF/Pearl production of Midsummer featured an ensemble cast of only five actors who played all 21 parts, never leaving the stage. The production was first staged at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival where it ran in repertory throughout the 2015 season.
The production then transferred to The Pearl Theater Company where it ran on 42nd Street from September through the end of October.
“We are absolutely thrilled that this co-production with The Pearl has been nominated,” said HVSF Artistic Director, Davis McCallum. “Eric and his incredible ensemble cast were set with quite a challenge, and they rose to the occasion with remarkable creativity and imagination. Everyone at HVSF is rightfully very proud of this recognition.”
Winners of the 82nd Drama League Awards will be announced at a luncheon ceremony at the Marriot Marquis Times Square in New York on Friday, May 20.
This year's season runs from June 7 – August 28 and will include: "Measure for Measure," directed by HVSF Artistic Director Davis McCallum, "As You Like It," directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, and an all-female production of "Macbeth," directed by Lee Sunday Evans.
In addition, a milestone production of Thornton Wilder’s "Our Town," directed by John Christian Plummer, will run September 2 – 5.
The 2016 season will also include four performances of "So Please You," an original production conceived and directed by Zachary Fine, featuring the HVSF Conservatory Company.
Tickets are now available online at hvshakespeare.org.
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