All lovers of music, Shakespeare, theatre, love, and laughter are invited to Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre’s “The Feast of Illyria” on May 24, 6:30pm at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, Michigan! Join LST to celebrate and support our upcoming summer productions of 12th Night and Richard III and our year-round educational workshops.
This exclusive event will feature performances by local Michigan musicians including Blake Elliott and Bogar & Elizabeth Guzman as well as LST’s own Wild Thyme, and with performances of the Bard’s own words by LST’s professional acting ensemble including two public wooings (for some very lucky audience members)!
Catering, and you’ll sip tasty adult beverages courtesy of Stormcloud Brewing Company and St. Ambrose Cellars.
The evening will also feature a silent auction with a variety of superb items including golf for three at the Crystal Downs Country Club, a two-nights’ stay at the LaRue House Bed and Breakfast, a one-nights’ stay at The Sleeping Bear Inn, a Relax Away the Day in Traverse City package, and a Lyric Opera Weekend in Chicago, amongst many others. Visit www.lakesideshakespeare.org for a full auction preview.
The “Feast of Illyria” will be 6:30pm – 9:30pm at the Oliver Art Center (132 Coast Guard Rd. Frankfort, MI). Tickets are $30 for adults, and $10 for children under 18 and can be purchased at www.lakesideshakespeare.org, mynorth.com or at the door.
Elizabeth Laidlaw, Founder and Artistic Director of Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre notes that “We were thrilled and delighted with the turn out and enthusiasm for last year’s “Evening In Verona,” fundraiser. Businesses and craftspeople and farmers donated goods, food and wine to help the cause. People from all over Benzie County and as far as Manistee and Traverse City showed up. It was a terrific opportunity to talk about our upcoming season, hear input and ideas from our longtime fans and share our dreams for growth. I can’t wait for “The Feast of Illyria.”
Eleven years ago, the Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre was founded to share the thriving creative and artistic force of the Chicago Theatre community with the Benzie County community, and to establish a mutually beneficial and sustainable relationship in art, theatre, and theatre education. Fans come from all over the globe to attend their packed performances and educational workshops each summer. Come out to help support Benzie County’s only resident Shakespeare Company and all of their free programming!
“If music be the food of love…play on!” – Shakespeare’s 12th Night
For more information, please see www.LakesideShakespeare.org, or email lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com.
