Full disclosure: we started to write this post in iambic pentameter. Every line was going to have between nine and 11 syllables, and we were going to invite you to see the Tempest in Garfield Park the way Shakespeare himself would have. However, it seemed like a lot of trouble to go to when the whole point is to let our Cheapsters know the information. However, if you would like to learn how to write in iambic pentameter yourself, click here to see the source we were using.
Anyway, back to the post. The Garfield Shakespeare Company (named for Garfield Park, not the cat) is presenting Shakespeare’s The Tempest on both Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28. The shows begin at 7:00 p.m. If this is too short of notice for you to make it, don’t fret. You can also see it next week on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. The Tempest is FREE to see, and the shows take place in the MacAllister Amphitheater in Garfield Park. As the shows take place outside, they have rain dates already set for October 11 and 12 if necessary.
The Tempest tells the story of Prospero the Magician and his daughter Miranda. They are marooned on a strange island for many years, and many scholars have thought the play is meant to be an autobiography of sorts for Shakespeare. In either case, you’ll be able to enjoy amazing characters portrayed by local talent at Garfield Park.
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Jane Cook says
I knew about this, but had forgotten – thank you for the reminder!!
upinvermont says
The lines were meant to be pentameter —
Iambic too. As far as syllables
Eleven at the most; no less than nine.
We thought you’d like to know about the Tempest,
In Garfield Park, versed the way that Shakespeare
Might have. Seemed a lot of trouble when
We only wanted you to know, dear Cheapsters,
There’s Shakespeare to be had. But if you’d like
To write the way Elizabethans wrote,
Go have a look at Poemshape.
Anyway,
Back to the post. The Garfield Shakespeare Company
(Named for the Park, not for the cat) will act
The Tempest on both Friday, this September
The 27th, and on Saturday,
September 28th. The shows begin
At 7:00 in the evening. If this
Is yet too short a notice then don’t fret.
Next week on Friday, this October 4th
And Saturday, October 5th. The Tempest
Is FREE to see and will be acted at
MacAllister in Garfield Park. The shows
Take place outside and if it rains the dates
Will move to the 11th and and the 12th.
October, if and when that’s necessary.
The Tempest tells the story of Prospero,
A Sorcerer, and his daughter, named Miranda.
Marooned together on an island. Scholars
Have thought the play is autobiographical —
Shakespeare’s fond farewell. In either case,
Enjoy amazing characters portrayed
At Garfield Park by all our local talents.
Kevin says
Lets have a round of applause for Upinvermont. Seriously, that has to be the best comment we’ve ever seen on any of our posts. Thank you for that, and we tip our cyberspace hats to you.