Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is set to conclude its 51st summer tour with local performances of William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure and Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers.
This is the company’s first time performing Measure for Measure since the year 2000. Categorized by scholars as one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays,” neither neat comedy nor tragedy, audiences will be captivated by the way this play explores themes of power, class dynamics and justice through a modern and inclusive lens.
A swashbuckling tale filled with action and adventure, The Three Musketeers will enthrall all generations of audience members as they get swept away to 17th century France, following a young hero’s journey as he embarks to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a Musketeer. Adapted by Robert Kauzlaric, this play is sure to delight audiences of all ages. This is the company’s first year producing The Three Musketeers.
Performances of The Three Musketeers are set for 5pm on Saturday, September 9th, at Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts and Tuesday, Sept. 12th, in Bozeman’s Grant Chamberlain Park at 5:30pm. Measure for Measure comes to Bridger Brewing in Three Forks at 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 10th.
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is an outreach program of Montana State University’s College of Arts and Architecture and was founded on the firm belief that Shakespeare belongs to everyone. The accomplished company of performers, designers and staff work tirelessly to connect communities, many of which are rural, to the arts in local parks and public spaces free of charge, providing a reach and accessibility that is unmatched by any other program of its nature in the country.
The public is invited to experience the magic of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and their free, world-class performances under the big skies of the West. For the most up to date tour schedule, visit www.ShakespeareInTheParks.org. •
