There’s no shortage of theatrical performances to enjoy in the Upper East Side of Texas this summer. Here are a few highlights.
Texas Shakespeare Festival runs through July 27 in Kilgore featuring high quality, professional theatre productions. texasshakespeare.com
The Tyler Civic Theatre presents Newsies, Jr on July 5-6, Seussical Kids on July 11-12 and 9 To 5 on July 18-20, 24-27 and July 31-August 3. Get details on www.TylerCivicTheatre.com.
Henderson County Performing Arts Center presents The SpongeBob Musical (Youth Edition) July 10-19. Based on the Nickelodeon animated television series, SpongeBob prepares for an exciting day in Bikini Bottom with his best friend Patrick, his neighbor Squidward and friend Sandy Cheeks. When he makes it to his job at the Krusty Krab restaurant, he tries to hint his desire to become the manager to the owner, Mr. Krabs. But, it may be too late for him to obtain the managerial position when a violent tremor suddenly rocks the entire town. A news report reveals that the tremor was caused by the nearby Mount Humongous, a volcano that will soon erupt, throwing the town into a panic. Is the end coming or will SpongeBob save the day? SpongeBob is under the direction of Director Shaydi Clary, Assistant Director Pat Jousan Williams and Music Director Liz Foote.
Theatre Longview presents Shrek The Musical August 1-3 and 8-10. www.TheatreLongview.com.
Dr. John Price direct Romeo and Juliet August 15-17 and 22-24. Written by William Shakespeare, Price will add his own spin to the story that begins with an age-old vendetta between two powerful families. A group of masked Montagues gatecrash a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin, for which Romeo is banished. In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. The message fails to reach Romeo, and believing Juliet dead, he takes his life in her tomb. Juliet wakes to find Romeo’s corpse beside her and kills herself. The grieving families agree to end their feud. Go to www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com for tickets and more information or call (903) 342-0686.
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