Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast Spotlight: Katy Steen

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Katy, in her youth was memorizing movies since she could speak. Her interest in acting was nurtured through organized youth performances and classes. Now in her thirties, her interest in acting was rekindled upon her arrival in Buffalo.

When: July 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th at 7pm Where: The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY

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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast Spotlight: Sueann Kowalske

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ITOWNY is also excited to welcome Sueann who is acting in her first production! She will be playing the role of the fairy Cobweb!

When: July 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th at 7pm Where: The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY

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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast Spotlight: Kevin Dennis

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BORN n BRED in the BUFF Kevin HAS BEEN EXTREMELY FORTUNATE To have been involved in the BUFFALO THEATRE SCENE foR aLmoST th LasT 30 YEARS (And he’s ONLY 39 !) K D studied THEATRE at Buffalo State College with many Fine fellow students and faculty !! Kevin is THRILLED to be working with this VERY TALENTED and very DIVERSE GROUP oF WONDERFUL ACTORS. MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS WORKED SO HARD esp. AIMEE n MARYLIN n SKYE !!!!! ☮️🧡😎 Special Thanks GOES OUT to DONN YOUNGSTROM

When: July 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th at 7pm Where: The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY

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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast Spotlight: Quentin Gray

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Quentin has been in Films such as Marshall, Crown Vic, Bashira, and The First Purge. Also in Numerous stage production such as Curtains, The Curious Savage, and the Festival of Shorts for ITOWNY. This is his first Shakespeare play and He wants to thank the cast and crew for making this an enjoyable experience.

When: July 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th at 7pm Where: The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY

For tickets: Brown Paper Tickets

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Cast Spotlight: Nigel Nige

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After getting caught in an Amish Drive By on his Wedding Day, NigeL has returned to Western New York in high step fashion. Yeee Hawww! Nigel Nige, is a songwriter/singer, story teller. Currently is working on recording his 3rd CD, featuring original songs. As an actor has performed Off Broadway, NYC Actors Playhouse production of Talk Show. Also several Independent Films playing bit parts and secondary characters. Currently is working on producing a self written play entitled, YOUR FATHER. Set in the 80-90’s. The play tells the story of a Polish American Family dealing with their aging fathers Alzheimer’s Disease. Also another self written play/ musical about Dreams, Romance, Aspiration and Tragedy. NO HEAT On a 10 Degree NIGHT, NYC.
Nigel is very happy to be performing as Tom Snout the tinker. Even more so excited to be a part of this growing Wonderful and Fabulous Family, The Inclusive Theatre of WNY. Nigel would also like to send a VERY SpeciaL THANK YOU To Summer Harris. “With out you bringing me here. None of this would be possible. Thank You from all my heart. You Keep Me Rockinnn. Keep Up the Great work. SummerLove! KEEP ON ROCKINNN. Love TaTa. Thank You Aimee, Marilyn and EVERY1111. YOU ALL Are an Inspiration to me on this long road as the wheels roll and turn on this the Long Come Back Trail.
BLESSED BE EVERY1111.

When: July 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th at 7pm Where: The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY

For tickets: Brown Paper Tickets

Commentary · Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Who Knew?

As rehearsals proceed for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: A Midsummer Night’s Dream the cast is finding its footing. And they are hilarious. Did you know that Shakespeare was a very funny guy? And he was an anti-snob. His play within a play (at the end of Midsummer Night’s Dream) is ridiculous, and the royal court doesn’t know quite what to make of it–they’re kind of clueless. It’s Shakespeare’s way of making fun of the upper crust. The actors are disrespectful and the royal court can’t figure out if it’s just part of the play–or could it be they are the butt of the joke? Nah…

Our creative and hilarious cast takes the fun to the limit. Here are a few pictures from this weeks’ rehearsals…

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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Inclusive Theater of WNY (ITOWNY), in collaboration with The Foundry, is proud to announce our inaugural (and now annual!) Shakespearean event – Shakespeare in the Parking Lot!! July 25-28, 2019! All performances begin at 7pm

Join us this year as we present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” alongside two adapted Shakespearean Shorts by D.G. for good measure! (It’s not really in the parking lot, but in a covered, semi-outdoor space at The Foundry on Northampton Street in Buffalo.)

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Starring:

Avery James Gill as Mustardseed
Chris Wylie as Peasebottom
Colleen Ann OByrne as Handmaiden
Cory McLean as Lysander
Dave Goddard as Slackbeth/Snug
Jennifer L. S. Weber as Francis Flute
Jess Levesque as Titania
Justin A. Chortie as Demetrius
Katy Steen as Fairy
Kevin Dennis as Oberon
Kim Queenie Robinson as Philostrate
Lawrence Rowswell as Nick Bottom
Mario Brown as Robin Starveling
Monica Morrisey as Hippolyta
Nigel Nige as Tom Snout
Patty Crowe as Narrator/Egeus
Penny Striker as Lady Slackbeth/Puck
Quentin Gray as Peter Quince
Russell Holt as Theseus
SueAnn Kowalske as Cobweb
Summer Harris as Helena
 
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Ticket Information: Brown Paper Tickets

All performance times are at 7pm.

Thursday, 7/25/2019 – Pay what you can!
Friday, 7/26/2019, Saturday 7/27/2019, Sunday, 7/28/2019 – All tickets $10