Shakespeare Festival/LA's
20th Annual Bard in the Garden presents

AQUILA THEATRE
in
Shakespeare's

As You Like It *

@ The South Coast Botanic Gardens

26300 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes, CA 90274

July 23–26 THURSDAY–SUNDAY

Doors open : 6 pm
Show starts: 8 pm (approx. running time 2hr 30mins)

What did YOU think?

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Critics Say...

David Ng, The Los Angeles Times:

• "This finely acted production succeeds at creating a pleasantly tipsy experience as it merrily toys with the fluidity of identity."
• "As You Like It isn't an easy comedy to embrace for either the audience or the cast. Aquila's superb production makes the challenge feel worthwhile and exceptionally rewarding."

Evan Henerson, The Los Angeles Examiner:

• "For this remarkable and rather bare bones As You Like It, The New York University-based [Aquila Theatre] doubles (and triples) roles in ways rarely attempted."
• "One might find more lush or opulent As You Like It’s, but good luck finding a production more transporting."

James Taylor, Theatre Talk (KCRW):

• "Aquila's version [...] is a revelation in both its modestly and its genuine ability to please."
• "This As You Like It is one of the best outdoor Shakespeare productions LA has seen in a while."

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Sweet William's Lawn Party

The Third Annual Sweet William's Lawn Party took place on Saturday, July 25.

Guests danced and dined amidst the flowers and enjoy live music and fine wines in celebration of our 20th year of bringing the Bard to the Garden.

Did you miss the party? Join the South Bay Shakespeare Society and be the first to know about our 2010 plans.SBSS Members can also purchase tickets at the amazing 2-for-1 price!

 

 

Food For Thought

SF/LA encourages all patrons to participate in our Food for Thought program by bringing a non-perishable food item to the performance. All items collected are donated to the Food Bank of Southern California.

This year, bring a canned food item and become part of this important community tradition, which has collected more than $1.5 million in food items to date!Learn the history behind the program >

The 2009 Summer Festival is sponsored by...

Shakespeare Festival/LA's production is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.

And by...

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Special Thanks to...

*Wait, what happened to Romeo & Juliet?

In an effort to both extend our Mainstage programming beyond summer months and better serve the school districts on our area, SF/LA has decided to postpone Chris Anthony's production of Romeo & Juliet until Spring of 2010.

We actually have more exciting developments up our sleeves, but until then, make sure to join us for Aquila's world-class touring production of As You Like It this July!