ESU Festival Group Night - The Tempest 6-27-23

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ESU Festival Group Night
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival's 31st season brings to Kansas City audiences a fantastical production of The Tempest. From the very beginning scene, you are drawn into a story that features exotic creatures, conjuring, comedy, a love story, live music, and beautiful language. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays and our outdoor setting is a perfect place to bring it to life. 

If you are ready for a tantalizing play of betrayal, love, and forgiveness, or just a beautiful evening in the park sharing with friends and family, then plan to join fellow ESU members and friends to experience the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival's The Tempest, Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

This promises to be a spectacular production with lavish stage sets, colorful costuming, and featuring an all-star cast including our favorite actor, Bruce Roach as Prospero. This is a must-see, spectacular production directed once again by Sidonie Garrett.

When: Tuesday, June 27, Curtain is 8:00 pm

Where: Southmoreland Park, just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum.

Seats: We will have reserved seats near the stage! 

Tickets: We have arranged a group discount for our reserved seats at a price of $22.00 per seat. To purchase your tickets, simply phone the Festival's office at (816) 531-7728. Tell them you are ordering a reserved seat(s) for the "ESU Group" so you will get the $22.00 discount price. You can pay over the phone by credit card. When you arrive at the Park, just tell the staff at the entrance you are part of the ESU Group and have a reserved seat. 

6:00 PM—Gates open. 

6:30 and 7:15 PM—Pre-Show Parody: The Festival's teen apprentice troupe called Team Shakespeare presents a hilarious parody of the Festival play. The parody will amuse both children and adults while helping them understand the plot of The Tempest. You will find the performance between the Festival Gate and the seating area. Two performances: 6:30 or 7:15 PM.

7:00 PM--Show Talk—"Show Talk," gives audiences an entertaining and educational preview of the play. Show Talk begins at 7:00 PM.  

8:00 PM—Curtain. This production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. 

Food Options—

• You may bring your own picnic basket with food and drink items of your choice. 
• You may purchase food and beverages from the various vendors at the park.
• Other snacks are available too…funnel cakes, kettle corn, soft drinks, bottled water and more!

Parking: Allow yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the Festival's entrance.  

Carpooling:  If anyone wants to use their car to carpool to reduce the number of cars, let us know and I'll pass along information so members can contact the carpool drivers to make pick up arrangements.

Weather:  It's usually very pleasant in the park by showtime. Watch forecasts and plan accordingly.

Friends of ESU and Guests:  If you have friends or relatives who would like to join our group at the discounted price, please feel free to invite them. They should arrange for their reserved seats as stated above. Be sure they mention that they are part of the ESU Group.

Questions?: Call Jeff Schnabel at (816) 878-1239. We hope to see you on June 27th at Southmoreland Park! 

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