Politics, power and pandemonium take the stage for
Marin Shakespeare Company’s 2011 Summer Festival Season

PRODUCER:     Marin Shakespeare Company

WHAT:  The professional, award-winning Marin Shakespeare Company features its summer festival of three plays presented under the summer stars in its outdoor venue, Dominican University's Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael, Calif. The MSC summer festival features a variety of special events and discounted ticket options including “Pay What You Will” preview performances.  See the complete performance schedule, event information and order tickets at Marin Shakespeare Company’s website at www.marinshakespeare.org

Opening July 15 to Aug. 14, 2011 / Previews are July 8, 9 & 10, 2011
Macbeth
By William Shakespeare / Directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier  
Murder, remorse and madness stalk this bloody story of ambition and fate. Opening night performance is under a full moon. Featuring William Elsman* and Alexandra Matthew.*

Opening  July 30 to Sept. 25, 2011 / Previews are July 22 & 24, 2011
The Complete History of America (abridged)
By Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor / Directed by Robert Currier
A zany, irreverent three-man romp through the annals of our nation's past. History has never been this much fun. Featuring Darren Bridget,* Cassidy Brown,* and Mick Mize.

Opening Aug. 27 to Sept. 25,  2011 / Previews are Aug. 19 & Aug. 21, 2011
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare / Directed by Jon Tracy
A magical, mysterious exploration of revenge, forgiveness and the transitory nature of dreams. Marin Shakespeare Company welcomes wunderkind director Jon Tracy brings his own brand of magic to this enchanting romance. Featuring Robert Parsons,* Scott Coopwood,* James Hiser,* and George Maguire.*

WHEN:  July 8 to Sept. 25, 2011
Marin Shakespeare Company kicks off  the season with preview performances.
Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; 4 p.m. Sundays.
See complete schedule including pay what you will previews, repertory performances and special events at www.marinshakespeare.org

WHERE:  Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
1475 Grand Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.

TICKETS:  $20 to $35
Advance:  $30 General; $25 Senior (age 65 and over); $20 Youth (18 & under)
At the door: $35 General; $30 Senior; $25 Youth
Season tickets: $75 General, $65 Senior, $45 Youth
Bard Pass: Eight tickets for $200 good for any performance.
Shakespeare Dinners: $35 per person. A catered dinner and intimate pre-show talk. Play ticket and beverages not included.

BOX OFFICE:    415-499-4488  

WEBSITE:     www.marinshakespeare.org

Free onsite parking. Located near public transit. Comfortable bench seating. Theater opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Bring your own picnic or purchase snacks at the Theatre Café. Warm clothing, jackets, blankets recommended for evening performances. Call box office for special parking needs. The MSC golf cart will be operational for all shows.

Marin Shakespeare Company is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization