South Dakota Shakespeare Festival Presents Timeless and Timely Richard III
In this gripping tale of political intrigue, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, entices us to join him on his treacherous climb to political power. It is the SDSF’s first history play.
The SDSF is a professional non-profit theatre company supported in collaboration with USD’s College of Fine Arts and Department of Theatre. In keeping with the SDSF’s mission of accessibility, all performances and programs are free and open to the public. “Free Will” donations are encouraged.
Performances take place at 7 p.m. June 7-9 and at 4 p.m. June 10, in Vermillion’s Prentis Park. In addition, one hour before each performance of this full-length Shakespeare production, the Festival will feature live music and vending of food and beverages in Prentis Park.
Arts workshops for youth (ages 8-18) are offered on Thursday, June 7. Advance registration for workshops is recommended through the Vermillion Public Library.
A special Scholars in Conversation event, hosted by USD’s College of Arts and Sciences, will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 9 in Prentis Park. Join Brett Gamboa (Dartmouth College) and Darlene Farabee (University of South Dakota) as they key you in on some of the secrets of this great play.
On Sunday June 10, following the 4 p.m. matinee performance, audiences are invited to stay for a discussion and talk-back with the SDSF artistic company.
SDSF also offers a robust array of outreach programming in the summer and throughout the year. This summer the SDSF is partnering with the Sanford Senior Care Center, Vermillion’s SESDAC, Flandreau Indian School, USD’s Upward Bound, and the Minnehaha Juvenile Detention Center, offering special programming to engage a wider audience base with the benefits and joys of Shakespeare and live theatre.
For more information about Richard III, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, or to get involved, please visit: www.sdshakespearefestival.org.
