Shakespeare's Associates presents PERSUASION 2024

Shakespeare's Associates presents PERSUASION 2024

July, 2024

ente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room, Livermore, California

About This Festival

Jane Austen's
Persuasion
adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc
Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers


PERFORMANCES:
July 7 (Preview and Family Night, Kids 18 and under tix $5 and all
adult tix $25)
Friday July 8
Saturday July 9
Sunday July 10
Thursday July 14
Friday July 15
Saturday July 16 Gala Dinner, Fundraiser and Performance (8PM)
Saturday July 23
Sunday July 24

*All performances start at 7:30PM except for Saturday, July 16, which is the Gala performance beginning at 8PM.

DESCRIPTION:
At nineteen, Anne Elliot, guided by those around her, broke off her
engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a man without a title. Desolate, he
joined the Navy and never contacted Anne again.Eight years later, by
coincidence, they are forced to encounter each other. Jane Austen's
last complete novel, to many her best, comes to life in Jennifer Le
Blanc's graceful adaptation as Anne and Frederick, surrounded by
Austen's colorful characters, see if there are, indeed, second
chances. Enjoy Livermore Shakespeare Festival's quality, accessible
Shakespeare with Wente Vineyard's renowned brand of casual elegance
for an unforgettable wine country experience. For picnic style,
pre-show dining on the grounds, enjoy's Wente's gourmet food truck. Of
course, the quintessential “Shakespeare in the Vineyard” experience
will feature top quality theater set against the backdrop of the wine
country sunset while sipping Wente’s award-winning, hand-crafted
wines.

VENUE:
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room
5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550

TICKETS:
$25 - $50 day dependent
Box office: (925) 443-BARD (2273)
or buy online at http://livermoreshakes.org/welcome/tickets/