On August 30, 2018

Fresh Shakespeare skits make debut in Plymouth

Saturday, Sept. 1, 12 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The Stand Up Shakespeare Company presents one free performance at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12 noon. The annual “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” returns for an all-new, never-before-seen collection of scenes, skits, soliloquies and songs!

Stand Up Shakespeare is a collective of New York City-based actors who have become a veritable Vermont institution over a nearly 20-year period. The troupe travels to Killington and Plymouth each Labor Day weekend to present a new 1-hour show made up of romance, tragedy, history and comedy, all based in the works of William Shakespeare. And, lo, verily, the show is always free.

The performance will be held at the Union Christian Church, 43 Messer Hill Road, located on the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, 3780 Route 100 A, Plymouth Notch.

Stay for the 14th annual Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival, which runs 2-5 p.m. This event is also free with donations appreciated.

For more information, conact 917-406-1456 or kkonig@aol.com.

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