North Country Shakes:
Shakespeare 101
June 18 - July 7, 2024
Weathervane's free Shakespeare in the park is back!
If Shakespeare is the greatest playwright ever, why is he so hard to understand? Have no fear—Shakespeare 101 is here! From witty insults to iconic expressions, join us outside at the Weathervane Theatre and experience Shakespeare as it’s intended—live and in person! This funny, high-energy show, like Shakespeare, is for everyone. Featuring Billy Shakes’ most famous words and music and text inspired by his most widely recognized text. From Swift to Sondheim, this FREE event is as timeless as the Bard himself!
Conceived and Adapted by Jorge Donoso
Suitable for all ages
Run Time: 30 minutes
FREE! No reservations required.
Performed outside the Weathervane on the Dave Kenney Stage.
Should a performance be cancelled it’ll be announced on Weathervane’s social media platforms.
Performances at the weathervane
Tuesday, June 18 at 5 PM
Wednesday, June 19 at 5 PM
Thursday, June 20 at 5 PM
Sunday, June 23 at 5 PM
Monday, July 1 at 5 PM
Sunday, July 7 at 12 PM
PERFORMANCES at the rocks (Bethlehem, NH)
Monday, June 24 at 5 PM
Friday, June 28 at 5 PM
SEating
Patrons recommended to bring their own seating (blankets, chairs). A limited number of plastic chairs are available on a first come, first serve basis. House opens approximately 30 minutes before curtain. Bug spray recommended. This event is pet friendly.
CAST
Ophelia Beebe
Ophelia Beebe
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (Cast)
ALTON BRADBURY
Alton Bradbury
N/A
Claudia Canuto
Claudia Canuto
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (Cast)
CHLOE GAGNON
CHLOE GAGNON
N/A
Nolo Gonzalez
Nolo Gonzalez
THE FULL MONTY (Nathan)
Brooke Lavoie
Brooke Lavoie
N/A
Kansas Lynch
Kansas Lynch
N/A
Journee Moore
Journee Moore
N/A
Violet Strevig
Violet Strevig
N/A
Carra Tetreault
Carra Tetreault
N/A
Nora Woodson
Nora Woodson
N/A
CREATIVE TEAM
Jorge Donoso (he/him)
SIXTH SEASON
Off-Broadway: At The Wedding (Lincoln Center Theater), Baby (Out of the Box Theatrics), 48 Hours in El Bronx(Harlem9/Pregones). Other: Buyer & Cellar, The Curious Incident (Weathervane Theatre); Into the Woods, Peter and the Starcatcher (Playmakers Repertory Company); Triassic Parq (Wagon Wheel Arts). MFA Acting, UNC-Chapel Hill. Listen to Jorge on the new Off-Broadway Cast Recording of BABY.
Kelly Strandemo (she/her)
FOURTH SEASON
Weathervane: NORTH COUNTRY SHAKES, THE CONGRESSWOMEN as an actor; THE CONGRESSWOMEN, PRIMARY as a playwright. Kelly has performed on stages from off-Broadway to LA to London. Film credits include CARDIFF, THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME, and the upcoming HOLD (also screenwriter). American Legion Scholarship Recipient. Masters in Acting: LAMDA. kellystrandemo.com
Billy Smith (he/him)
FOURTH SEASON
While this is his fourth season at Weathervane, this is his first season living a full year in beautiful New Hampshire! Originally from Columbus, Ohio. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is constantly thankful that both the company and the community have taken him in so graciously.
Joseph Rivera (he/him)
SECOND SEASON
Joseph is an Orlando-based sound designer who is glad to return to the Weathervane for another season to design. He most recently designed a production of Radium Girls at Atlanta International School and was an A2 for Moonshine and Mistletoe at Garden Theatre.
EMMA ALDRICH JORDAN (she/her)
SECOND SEASON
Emma is excited to return to Weathervane as the Patchwork Stage manager! Favorite shows include WAITRESS (Scenic Artist, Ogunquit Playhouse), RAINBOW FISH (PSM, Weathervane), DROWSY CHAPERONE (Artist in Residence, Cayuga BOCES). Emma’s freelance artwork can be seen at restaurants around the North Country. Thanks to Nick, Lindsey, and Rockdog.
Grant Support
North Country Shakes: Shakespeare 101 is made possible by a Challenge of America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
Production Photos by Lew Whitener