Theatre is a Success in Sunset Park

The crowded day of theatre in Sunset Park on Saturday entertained all comers. First, at 4 PM the Curious Frog Theatre Company used the center grassy area (perhaps to the dismay of the soccer players) to present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Cheery chalk announcements led the audience to the show. If anyone who went has a photo, I'd love to post it. I didn't get one. From what I heard, one problem with the over-lapped-scheduling was that once the 5:30 PM show began, the audience for Shakespeare drifted over to hear the Spanish-language play and music.



While the Curious Frogs were still packing up, the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre Company began performing Los Jibaros Progresistas to an appreciative, mainly standing, audience. Toddlers danced and clapped during the songs, adults laughed at the jokes, and Sunset's local characters even got involved and showed their appreciation. See below.

Thanks to the sponsors of each event, and congratulations to Maria Roca and the Friends of Sunset Park for another successful, free, accessible day in our park.

Action-Packed Theatre Day in Sunset Park

Whether it was a communication breakdown or a conscious decision to pack two theatre shows into one afternoon, I do not know. However, if the signs and websites don't lie, tomorrow will feature two separate theatre events in our park.

First, at 4 PM we have The Curious Frog Theatre Company present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. See details here.

Then, at 5:30 PM we can expect Los Jibaros Progresistas presented by the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre. See details here or on the accompanying photo.

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and get some culture in English and Spanish. Enjoy.

Shakespeare and Frogs at Sunset Park

Free Theatre in Sunset Park! On Saturday, August 23rd, enjoy Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in the open air. The fun begins at 4 PM. The Curious Frog Theatre Company is putting on the show. You can read more about the process on the Curious Frog website.

from the website and about the show:

If Curious Frog's mission is to put diversity in significant positions and roles on stage, we've certainly done that in many more ways this "match." Bring your blankets, some food and drink, lots of friends and family, and sit back and enjoy much ado...