PRODUCER:     Marin Shakespeare Company
 
WHAT:            "King John"
                       By William Shakespeare
 
This rousing story of battle for the English throne, the rarely performed "King John" is an action-packed history play full of humor, drama and pathos when King John is asked to renounce his throne in favor of his nephew Arthur. Against a backdrop of shifting fortunes, politics and family dynamics, Shakespeare reveals human complexity and fallibility in this compression of history. Directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier
 
The professional, award-winning Marin Shakespeare Company offers its summer festival of three plays presented under the stars in its outdoor venue, Dominican University of California'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. Marin Shakespeare offers free onsite parking and is located near public transit. Theater, featuring comfortable bench seating, 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.
 
See the complete performance schedule, event information and order tickets at Marin Shakespeare Company’s website at www.marinshakespeare.org

 
WHEN:  July 6 to Aug. 12, 2012
Previews: July 6, 7 & 8, 2012
Open: July 13, 2012
Close: Aug. 12, 2012
 
Marin Shakespeare Company kicks off  the season with preview performances. Performances are 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  
890 Belle Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.
 
NEW PARKING AREA: A new parking area is available adjacent to the Amphitheatre entrance off of Belle Avenue. To access this parking area, proceed north past the main Dominican parking lot at the Conlan Recreation Center; take the first left onto Belle Avenue. Proceed one block (Marin Tennis Club will be on your right) and turn left into the entrance to the NEW PARKING LOT located at 890 Belle Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901.
 
TICKETS:  $20 to $35
Season tickets: $75 General, $65 Senior, $45 Youth
Ages 20 to 35 "Pay Your Age" at the door only-good for all performances.  
Bard Pass: Eight tickets for $200 good for any performance.
Single tickets advance or at the door: $35 General; $30 Senior; $20 Youth
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
 
PROMO VIDEO:  http://animoto.com/play/u5yFxh2Xrgh3ae6ETN2Fmg

KING JOHN PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

~ JULY ~
Friday July 6, 8 PM - King John  Pay What You Will  Preview
Saturday July 7, 8 PM - King John  Preview
Sunday July 8, 8 PM - King John  Preview
 
Friday July 13, 8 PM - King John  Opening / Pre-Show Conversation
Saturday July 14, 8 PM - King John   
Sunday July 15, 8 PM - King John   
 
Saturday July 21, 8 PM - King John   
 
Sunday July 22, 4 PM - King John  Senior Day Matinee- Senior Tickets $15
 
Friday July 27, 8 PM - King John  Pre-Show Conversation
Sunday July 29, 8 PM - King John  Post-show Q&A
   
~ AUGUST ~
 
Saturday Aug 4, 8 PM - King John   
Sunday Aug 5, 4 PM - King John  Family Day Matinee - Youth 18 & under FREE
 
Friday Aug 10, 8 PM - King John  Pre-Show Conversation   
Saturday Aug 11, 8 PM - King John  
Sunday Aug 12, 8 PM - King John  Closing

See complete Marin Shakespeare Company 2012 at www.marinshakespeare.org