Shakespearean Comedy Makes a Comeback in Danville with a Fresh Historical Divergence
In the heart of Danville, California, the SPARC Theater is bringing a fresh take on Shakespeare's classic comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. The production, set in the period just before the American Civil War, offers a unique blend of Shakespeare's timeless wit with historically resonant themes and aesthetics from 19th-century America.
The play follows the comedic plot featuring Sir John Falstaff’s attempts to woo two married women, with the setting providing a fresh visual and cultural backdrop from that pre-Civil War era. This innovative approach offers audiences a unique experience, engaging them with the original language and humor while immersing them in a new context.
To make the production more accessible, SPARC Theater is hosting a special “Family Day” matinee tailored for audiences with young children. This initiative encourages families to experience Shakespeare together in a lively, approachable format.
The production will take place at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery, a historic venue that has been a landmark in downtown Danville since 1913. Performances run weekends from August 8 through August 24, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Box office hours are Wednesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tickets also available one hour before showtime. Discounted tickets for the Family Day matinee can be purchased using promo code SHAKESPEAREFAM.
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For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Danville city website at www.danville.ca.gov/sparc or contact John Dunn at [email protected] or 925-314-3418.
The SPARC Theater's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, set in the pre-Civil War era, promises a distinctive blend of entertainment, offering audiences a unique experience that engages them with Shakespeare's wit and humor within a fresh, historical context. To make this production more engaging for families, SPARC Theater is hosting a special "Family Day" matinee, offering discounted tickets using the promo code SHAKESPEAREFAM.
