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Flatwater FREE Shakespeare

Summer Tour 2022 – Much Ado About Nothing

Got questions? We have answers.


What Is Your Inclement Weather Policy?

It is our desire to complete every performance, and we will make every effort to start, continue, and finish each show despite light rainfall or breezy conditions. 

In the event of heavier rains or winds, however, we may delay the start of the show, or the completion of the show, in the hope that the weather will clear. Announcements will be made informing audience members of "holds." We may also pause to take precautions to ensure the safety and health of the performers and crew.

If severe storms are likely or imminent, shows may be moved to an indoor location or, if necessary, cancelled. To find out if a show has been moved or cancelled prior to showtime, please check our website -- www.flatwatershakespearecompany.org --and Facebook or Instagram accounts; you can also call our Information Line at 402-413-1586. 


Do I Need a Reservation?

No reservations are needed. However, audience members are strongly encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the performance to ensure a good place. This is particularly true if you plan on using a blanket, as space is limited.


Is There a Cost to Attend?

 No! Flatwater Shakespeare Company offers the summer touring production FREE of charge. A $10 donation is suggested, but everyone is welcome whether you can make a contribution or not. For some alternate locations due to weather, there may be parking costs.

 

How Long is the Show?

The show runs 75 minutes, with no intermission. All performances begin at 7:00 p.m.


Is the Show “Family Friendly?”

Yes! Our summer production is family friendly as the informal park setting is perfect for children as well as adults to have a taste of the Bard’s wonderful characters, exciting action, and brilliant language. Past audiences have included everyone from babies to people in their 80s, people from all walks of life, and even some pets.

 

You Mean Pets Are Sometimes Allowed?

Furry family members are welcome to attend any of the park performances with you! We request that pets be kept on a leash. Owners must clean up after their pets.


Are Bathrooms Available?

Yes! Modern bathroom facilities are available at the performances at Wyuka. Some park locations have bathroom facilities. Other locations will have port-a-potties available.


Do I Need to Bring My Own Chair or Blanket?

Chairs are provided at the performances held at Wyuka Cemetery. Audience members should bring their own chairs and blankets for the performances at the park locations and at James Arthur Vineyards.


May I Bring Food and Beverages?

Yes! At the park locations audience members are welcome to bring in snacks, even a picnic supper, for you and your family. We merely ask that all trash items are disposed of after the show so that we leave the parks in good condition.

Please note that alcoholic beverages cannot be brought to any of the locations. However, James Arthur Vineyards will have wine available for purchase at the performance held at their facility, as well as soft drinks and water.


What Are the Remaining Locations?

  • Wednesday, June 8 – The Stables at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street. *Chairs provided at this location and Admission is charged. 

  • Thursday, June 9 – Trago Park, N. 22nd and U Streets.

  • Friday, June 10 – Cooper Park, 8th and D Streets.

  • Saturday, June 11 – Havelock Park, 64th and Ballard.

  • Sunday, June 12 – James Arthur Vineyards, 2001 W. Raymond Rd., Raymond.


Thursday, June 02, 2022

Opening Tonight!

 Flatwater Shakespeare Company presents . . .

William Shakespeare's

"In time the savage bull doth bear the yoke."

— Don Pedro, Act 1 Scene 1

Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy written by William Shakespeare that tells a humorous tale of true love and deception:

In fair Messina, do we lay our scene. With the end of the war, the menfolk in Messina turn their attention to the ladies. With the help of Don Pedro, young Claudio gets engaged to the lovely Hero. With the help of almost everyone, the famously witty and wrangling Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into believing that each is hopelessly in love with the other. Don John, Pedro's brother, undermines the developing happiness by convincing Claudio that Hero has been unfaithful to him –
even on the night before their wedding – and Claudio rejects Hero at the altar. Will Benedick challenge his friend Claudio in order to prove his love for Beatrice? Can Hero and Claudio be reconciled? And how can the local police, led by the wordstruck Dogberry, help in matters of the heart? Let wonder seem familiar as Shakespeare uses masks, music, disguise, and deception to lead us first to sorrow and then to joy.

Join us for a fun night out at The Swan Theatre at Wyuka Stables and/or at a local park! The dates, times, and locations for the Much Ado About Nothing production are below.

 

The Swan Theatre at Wyuka Stables (3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68503)

Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST

Friday, June 3, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST

Sunday, June 5, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST 

 

Trago Park (N 22nd St. & U St, Lincoln, NE 68503)

Thursday, June 9, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST 

 

Cooper Park (S 6th Street & D Street, Lincoln, NE 68508)

Friday, June 10, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST 

 

Havelock Park (N. 64th Street & Ballard Ave, Lincoln, NE 68507)

Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST 

 

James Arthur Vineyards (2001 W. Raymond Rd, Raymond, NE 68428)

Sunday, June 12, 2022 | 7 p.m. CST 

 

Get your tickets for Much Ado About Nothing today!