Etowah Mounds

Etowah Mounds
Etowah Mounds in the Georgia State Parks systems.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

The American Shakespeare Center in Staunton Virginia

We were able to visit the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton Virginia again!

We were here about a year and a half ago and really enjoyed taking a tour of the theater.  Inside is the Blackfriars Playhouse, a replica of the original Blackfriars Theatre in London- where William Shakespeare would have hung out!

So, we were able to catch a GREAT performance of "Much Ado About Nothing" when we stopped by.  It was a little over $80 for two cheap seats, but we agreed that it was worth it!  These guys put on a heck of a play!  AND, the actors perform acoustic versions of pop standards before the show, and during intermission!

When I say they performed the songs, they performed them.  The actors literally played drums, guitars, etc as they also sang.  I enjoyed this part of the show as much as the play.  These guys practice and put a lot into it.  With the Shakespearean costumes, and the fun the actors were having performing, it reminded me a little of the musical numbers in Shrek.

They are going for as much of a real Shakespeare vibe as modernly possible here, and it was great seeing fans sitting on the stage, actors interacting with the crowd, and talented professionals competently performing.

This is a rare, unique experience that should be on everyone's list.

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