It’s been a very busy season for us at Flock Theatre with Hedda Gabler at the Shaw Mansion, arts integration educational residencies across the state, and now getting ready for the upcoming productions. So, we wanted to take a minute to make sure we let you know what we’ve got going on for our 31st outdoor summer season.
We are excited to announce two productions this year:
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
&
Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco.
Check out the posters and all the info below.
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Victor Chiburis
Wilcox Park
June 26-29, July 3, 5, 6
All shows 7pm
Westerly, RI
Supported by the Westerly Town Council
Admission: Free with suggested donation of $20-25 encouraged
Connecticut College Arboretum
July 10, 11, 17-20
All shows 7pm
Williams Street, New London, CT
Sponsored by the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation
Admission: $25 adult, $20 student/senior/active military
Family rate: $100 for families of 4 or more
General admission
No seating provided, blankets and chairs encouraged. Picnics welcome.
Mystic Seaport Museum
July 12
More info TBA
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Shakespeare’s romantic comedy of rumors, gossip, and eavesdropping (i.e. “Noting”) centers around the misunderstandings and preconceived notions that befall us in both hopeless romance and cynical pride. Witty, charming, and an all-around good-time, this summer-y play is the perfect reminder of our playful hearts and how delightful love can be, even when it’s messy.
Rhinoceros
by Eugene Ionesco
Directed by Derron Wood
Connecticut College Arboretum
July 24-27, 31-Aug 3
All shows 7pm
Williams Street, New London, CT
Sponsored by the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation
Admission: $25 adult, $20 student/senior/active military
Family rate: $100 for families of 4 or more
General admission
No seating provided, blankets and chairs encouraged. Picnics welcome.
Sponsored by the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation
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A small French town in the mid-century is beset by the people turning into rhinos, one-by-one. A post-war absurdist play on the rise of fascism that is both hilarious and terrifying, keenly apt for our day and age. Flock’s production will feature street-theatre style puppetry.
With puppet design by Heather Asch, and a multi-Emmy winning puppet designer/puppeteer, whose work includes the Muppets, Sesame Street, and Bear in the Big Blue House. Heather also designed the puppets for Flock’s Animal Farm in 2019.
We hope to see you at the shows!