LCCC to Host Free Performances of Cleveland Shakespeare Festival

Lorain County Community College will host two free performances of the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.

The acting troupe will perform  “Othello” at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 23 and “Love's Labour's Lost” at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at LCCC’s Stocker Art’s Center’s outdoor amphitheatre. Both performances are free.

Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Performances will take place inside Stocker Arts Center in the case of inclement weather.

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival has been hosting free outdoor shows throughout the area. The show opened at Notre Dame College and has since played at Shaker Heights, Lakewood Park and will continue at Wade Oval and Lincoln Park.

“Othello” is Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of ambition, betrayal, jealousy and love. Cleveland Shakespeare Festival’s production of the show is being directed by Aaron D. Elersich.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost” is directed by Celeste Cosentino, Artistic Director of Ensemble Theater of Cleveland.

This will not be the play you’re expecting to see. The unique re-telling of the Bard's classic romantic comedy, includes a gender reversed adaptation with a modern twist. It’s not for the purist - but is not to be missed.

Don’t be surprised to see Othello dressed as a special forces operative and Desdemona’s father in a suit. Grab your blanket or lawn chair and come prepared to laugh.

For more information call (440) 366-4040 or go to www.stockerartscenter.com.