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2004 Manotick Grass Roots Theatre Project

Dickinson Square, Manotick
(Rain: St. James' Anglican Church 1138 Bridge St.)
Information: theatre@magma.ca

Outdoor performances on stage or on the grass suitable for the whole family will be presented every Tuesday evening in July. Everyone will move indoors in case of rain. Actors are paid by your "pass the hat" donation ($5 suggested). So come out for an evening of drama and entertainment.

Tuesdays in July 2004
July 6, 2004 July 13, 2004 7 p.m.	Merchant of Venice Shakespeare in full - a comedic tale of love and usury begins when Bassanio borrows from Antonio to pursue the lovely Portia. But, Antonio borrows from Shylock to help Bassanio and signs a contract promising a pound of flesh. In the end Bassanio gets his Portia, Antonio escapes in one piece, and Shylock is tried for plotting against a Venetian citizen. All's fair in love and war, even if the romance is with money!	Shakespeare Young Company
July 20, 2004 7 p.m.	Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare twisted (that's what the Fools do!) Ottawa's only outdoor Shakespeare theatre company performs this high-energy comedy with 6 actors, masks and puppets. Two young couples catch the interest of the Fairy King Oberon and Queen Titania in an enchanted forest outside Athens. Meanwhile, Bottom the weaver and his friends are rehearsing a play, 'The Tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe'. Jealous, Oberon commands his servant Puck to give Bottom a donkey's head, and having Titania fall head over heels at first sight of his long ears and boyish snout. True love wins in the end and Bottom entertains them all with his play.	Company of Fools
July 27, 2004 7 p.m.	Old Tomorrow The life of Sir John A. MacDonald told by "himself". Welch will be dressed as John A. MacDonald, Canada's first Prime Minister and a definite drunk! He has used extensive research on the character to create this funny, chatty, character study and shows MacDonald's ability to win over a crowd.	Robert Welch

Thanks to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority for the use of Dickinson Square. A community project of North Island Systems and Media. Sponsored by Manotick Kinsmen, Robinson's Independent, Giant Tiger, Royal Bank, CIBC, Graphically Graphics.

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