Dec 22 2009
This is the 37th season of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, held at Sand Harbor on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. The 2009 Festival runs from July 11 through August 23. What began in 1972 at Sugar Pine Point State Park over on the west shore of Lake Tahoe has grown into a major production effort that produces professional theater performances and provides a unique venue for summer entertainment in the Reno / Tahoe region. There are performances every night of the week during the Festival season.
Sand Harbor has been called "The Most Scenic Venue in the World," which isn't surprising considering it's on the shores of one of the world's most beautiful lakes. The backdrop for the stage at Sand Harbor is Lake Tahoe. Audience seating is in a sandy bowl facing the performance and the scenic splendor of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
While attending a play, visitors can enjoy gourmet food and drink services provided by Shakespeare's Kitchen.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival 2009 Season Performances
On the playbill for 2009 are two of Shakespeare's comedies - Much Ado About Nothing and Measure For Measure. In addition, the Urban Village Music Series will present a series of Monday night performances by various artists.Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival for Children
Several educational outreach children's programs are sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, including the D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program, InterACT Workshops, and Midsummer's Camp.Two Young Shakespeare matinee performances of Much Ado About Nothing will be playing in Reno - July 24 at Robert Z. Hawking Amphitheatre in Bartley Ranch Park, and July 26 at Great Basin Adventure in Rancho San Rafael Park. The shows are free to young people of all ages and their chaperones, but reservations are required due to limited seating at these venues.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Tickets
Tickets for all plays and music performances are available online from the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at (800) 74-SHOWS.Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Membership
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit organization "established for the cultural benefit and enjoyment of all residents and visitors to our region. We strive to plan, produce and advocate the finest cultural events at Lake Tahoe while educating future generations on the importance of including theatre, music and art in their everyday lives." Everyone is invited to become a member and support the work of this cultural organization.Getting to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The Sand Harbor venue for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. To get there from Reno, take the Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada 431) to Incline Village, turn left on Nevada 28 and drive six miles to the park entrance. The Festival website has detailed directions on getting to Sand Harbor from various locations. Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited.The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival provides a shuttle service to Sand Harbor from The Summit shopping center in south Reno (corner of S. Virginia St. and the Mt. Rose Highway) and its offices at 948 Incline Way in Incline Village. This is a great way to avoid parking hassles and eliminate the late night drive back to Reno. Shuttles depart from The Summit at 4 p.m. and from Incline Village at 5:15 p.m.
More About the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival information phone number is (775) 832-1616. The office address is 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451.- 2009 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Brochure
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Calendar of Performances
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival FAQ
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Educational Outreach
Volunteer Opportunities with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival needs volunteers to help perform various functions during the season. including amphitheatre host, VIP host, greeters, merchandise sales assistant, box office crew, work crew, ticket takers, and Young Shakespeare assistants. Volunteer benefits include earning free Festival tickets, souvenir Festival merchandise, inclusion in the annual program, and the satisfaction of supporting the arts.Sources: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, press releases from RKPR Inc., Reno, NV.
