Celebrate Shakespeare August 6 -
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Published on: 6/25/2006
Last Visited: 3/8/2009
Sponsored by John Hancock, the event will feature a special guest appearance by actor Ty Giordano in addition to workshops, readings and interactive games, all leading up to a performance of "The Taming of the Shrew" by the Wang Center's Commonwealth Shakespeare Company .
During the four weeks leading up to "Celebrate Shakespeare," the Wang Center's Education Department will canvas the city, offering more than 100 community workshops with support from 11 partner organizations in six partner communities.
Workshop participants will show off their acting abilities in showcases during "Celebrate" on August 6.
Special performances on the Common's three stages will include: New England native Giordano (known for his roles in Deaf West's "Big River" and the recent films "The Family Stone" and "A Lot Like Love") in a scene from "The Tempest," to be presented bilingually in ASL and English; and Boston actor Will Lyman reprising his role as Prospero in "The Tempest."