Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle

About the Play

A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.

CAST

Meredith Armstrong – Buckingham, Duke of Clarence
Mary Murfin Bayley – Gloucester, Stafford, Old Clifford, Lady Bona
Steven Davis – Suffolk, King Edward
Anthony Duckett – Richard, Hume, Bevis
Matthew Fisher – King Henry VI
Matthew Gilbert – York, Smith
Emily Hall – Young Clifford, Peter, Jourdain
Biz Hillenbrand – Somerset, Pirate Captain, Prince Edward
Freja Jorgenson – Eleanor. Cade, Rutland, Lady Gray/Elizabeth
David S. Klein – Mortimer, Cardinal, Dick, King Lewis XI
Raya Tuffaha – Queen Margaret
Carolynne Wilcox – Warwick, Holland

Since 1989 GreenStage has brought free Shakespeare in the park to Seattle area audiences. Our mission is to foster an appreciation for live theater by eliminating geographical and financial barriers that impede access to the arts. Our shows tour to over 20 parks, large and small in and around Seattle. Attending is easy – just show up, grab a spot on the grass and enjoy. No tickets or reservations are required. Our shows are focused on the text, story, and character relationships in Shakespeare’s plays, with a goal of making the plays fun and easy to understand. Come join us in the parks this summer for our 36th Anniversary season!

Backyard Bard was born out of a desire to bring Shakespeare to smaller parks and new audiences in underserved neighborhoods. But we don’t just perform in the parks – Backyard Bard is also available for private parties. If you are interested in hosting a performance, contact us at greenstage@greenstage.org.

CAST

Garth Ball
All’s Well That Ends Well – Bertram, Fool
Julius Caesar – Marc Antony, Soothsayer, Casca

Aubrey Sara Kaye
All’s Well That Ends Well – Helena, French Lord
Julius Caesar – Caesar, Portia, Flavius, Decius, Trebonius, Plebian, Lucilius, Titinius, Clitus

Bryce Publow
All’s Well That Ends Well – Parolles, King of France, Widow
Julius Caesar – Brutus

Ashley Salazar
All’s Well That Ends Well – Countess of Rousillion, Diana, French Lord
Julius Caesar – Cassius, Calpurnia, Lucius

All’s Well That Ends Well

About the Play

The determined and clever Helena seeks to win the heart of the reluctant Bertram. With wit and ingenuity, she concocts a plan to cure the King of France, earning his favor and the chance to marry the man she loves. But when Bertram flies from her to join the wars Helena must navigate a host of deceptions and challenges in an effort to win him back.

Fri, Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – High Point Commons
Sun, Aug 4 @ 3:00 pm – Delridge Playfield

Julius Caesar

About the Play

In ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, a charismatic and ambitious general, rises to power. However, his growing influence sparks jealousy among his peers, leading to a conspiracy against him. Betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for power collide in a gripping tale of political intrigue, culminating in Caesar’s dramatic assassination and the chaotic aftermath that ensues.

Sat, Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – High Point Commons
Sun, Aug 4 @ 4:15 pm – Delridge Playfield

You’re invited to this FREE event at ArtsWest!

Audience favorite FIRST LOOK is back, and we want you to join us.

We’ve announced our 2024 – 2025 Season: The Family of Things, but now is your chance to hear more about the upcoming season from Artistic Director, Mathew Wright, and the artists that will be a part of making it happen.

It’s part TED Talk / part live podcast and a whole lot of fun.

We’ll go show-by-show and give you a sneak peek of what’s to come with special guests, a musical treat, and with the bar open, you’ll get a chance to mix and mingle with the ArtsWest community.

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Monday, August 5th at 7:30 pm
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Doors at 7:00 pm | Bar open until 9:30 pm – Stay after the show for a drink

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Fri, Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sat, Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Sun, Jul 21 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – Lincoln Park
Fri, Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – Camp Long – West Seattle

About the Play

A continuation of Henry VI part 1, Shakespeare’s chronicles of the Wars of the Roses. England is embroiled in political turmoil as the ineffectual King Henry VI struggles to maintain control amidst growing dissent and power struggles among nobles. The rise of the ambitious Richard, Duke of York, sets the stage for a bloody conflict for the throne, as factions vie for supremacy and betrayal lurks at every turn. Amidst treachery, ambition, and shifting allegiances, the fate of England hangs in the balance, with the crown as the ultimate prize in a brutal game of power.

CAST

Meredith Armstrong – Buckingham, Duke of Clarence
Mary Murfin Bayley – Gloucester, Stafford, Old Clifford, Lady Bona
Steven Davis – Suffolk, King Edward
Anthony Duckett – Richard, Hume, Bevis
Matthew Fisher – King Henry VI
Matthew Gilbert – York, Smith
Emily Hall – Young Clifford, Peter, Jourdain
Biz Hillenbrand – Somerset, Pirate Captain, Prince Edward
Freja Jorgenson – Eleanor. Cade, Rutland, Lady Gray/Elizabeth
David S. Klein – Mortimer, Cardinal, Dick, King Lewis XI
Raya Tuffaha – Queen Margaret
Carolynne Wilcox – Warwick, Holland