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

BEHIND THE SCENES: 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 Shakespearean event – Shakespeare in the Parking Lot “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” along side an adapted Shakespearean Short 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.)

July 25-28, 2019

All performances begin at 7pm.

Ticket Information: Brown Paper Tickets
 
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC! 
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Stage Managers:
 

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

Director Spotlight: Aimee Levesque

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Aimee has served on the Boards of Buffalo Theatre Alliance (TABS) and Ujima Theatre. She holds Masters Degrees in English Literature and Library Science and is an adjunct professor at Buffalo State College. In December 2018, Aimée received her Doctorate in Curriculum Design and the Science of Learning from University at Buffalo. She also recently received (5/2019) the Arts Services Initiative’s (ASI) Rising Star Award! Aimee’s daughter Jessica, a talented actress and a woman on the autism spectrum, is one of the inspirations for Inclusive Theater of WNY.

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

Director Spotlight: Marilyn Erentsen-Scott

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Marilyn retired from the stage after a well received performance in 7th grade and only returned some 50 years later, appearing in a play (The Process in 2014) with Jessica Levesque. Marilyn and her husband of 38 years, Steve, moved to Buffalo from L.I. almost five years ago. They have one son, Anthony, and a 2 year old Golden Retriever named Penny, who is the official mascot of Inclusive Theater of WNY. A former Registered Nurse, Marilyn received her BA in Sociology from Adelphi University in 1998 and has worked for more than 25 years as an advocate for full inclusion for people with disabilities.

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

Director Spotlight: Dallas Taylor

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Dallas is no stranger to Inclusive Theater of WNY. He was a participant in ITOWNY’s “My Story” and “A Festival of Shorts,” and a crew member for the production “And Where Will You Put The Things You Save.”

Taylor is a content associate for WNED | WBFO and a youth coach-mentor for Algonquin Sports for Kids. When not working, you may randomly find him taking pictures.

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

Backstage Spotlight: Imani Sky Mesiah-Skinner

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Sky was involved in theatre for four years at her high school, in which she stage managed for two of those years. Now she is happily working with the Inclusive theatre as their stage manager! We are so excited to have her join us!!

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

Backstage Spotlight: Carling Barry-Spicer

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We are so excited to have our newly minted American back to assist with A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Welcome home, Carling!

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

Five Days and Counting….

It seemed as if opening day was so far off when we started this Shakespearean adventure, but alas, we are a mere FIVE days from our Thursday soft opening. We are offering our dress rehearsal as a ‘pay what you can’ night for those who are adventurous enough to play the role of audience at Thursday evening’s performance.

Because we are an inclusive theater company we offer extended rehearsals so those cast members who have the talent but need that extended time to get comfortable in their roles can have that. And so we have been rehearsing since June.

Our cast members who don’t require as much rehearsal time have generously and magnanimously rehearsed right alongside their peers with a level of enthusiasm that has demonstrated to us both their love of theatre and their support of our mission. Truly, this is an exceptional group of human beings and we have relished every single minute of our time with them.

These photos taken during recent rehearsals give you just a hint of the powerful performances you will experience during this show. It is a comedy, however, and this cast takes that aspect to the absolute limit. As the temperatures have risen, so has the need for comic relief and we’ve incorporated some of that into the play.

SO, if you think you’ve seen “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” before, well…you haven’t seen this one!

Where: The Foundry 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo When: July 25-28 All performances at 7pm. For tickets click here.

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