Shakespeare in the Park Returns to Franklin

Shakespeare in the Park

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will return to Williamson County for its second annual Shakespeare in Academy Park, which will run from Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 and feature both The Winter’s Tale and Antony & Cleopatra at the former campus of Battle Ground Academy. The Festival hosted its inaugural year in 2016 and began a new tradition for the Williamson County community.

“Franklin embraced us so warmly last year, and we are thrilled to bring Shakespeare in Academy Park back with these two fascinating romances,” said Denice Hicks, executive artistic director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. “We hope that the community will see both performances this year and enjoy two cool evenings under the stars with us.”

General admission to Williamson County Shakespeare in the Park is open to the public, with a $10 per person suggested donation. The Royal Package is available for $75 for those seeking the ultimate VIP experience. This package is the festival’s signature fundraiser and includes reserved parking, prime seating, a gourmet boxed picnic dinner by Bacon & Caviar catering, a personal welcome from the Nashville Shakespeare Festival and a commemorative gift. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with the featured performance at 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Food trucks and bleacher seating will also be available.

Williamson County’s Shakespeare in the Park is supported in part by Williamson County Parks & Recreation, Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Frothy Monkey Franklin and the generosity of individual donors. The Nashville Shakespeare Festival is made possible by Metro Nashville Arts Commission and The Tennessee Arts Commission. For more information and to purchase the Royal Package visit www.nashvilleshakes.org/franklin- shakes, email [email protected] or call 615-255-2273.

About The Nashville Shakespeare Festival

Founded in 1988, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival educates and entertains the Mid-South community through high- quality Shakespearean experiences. The company is one of the region’s leading professional theatres and since its inception, more than 500,000 Tennesseans have experienced the arts through one of their programs, which include Shakespeare in the Park, Winter Shakespeare, Shakespeare in Action and other educational initiatives. For more information or to attend a show, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org or call 615-255-2273.

Academy Park is located at 120 Everbright Ave, Franklin TN 37064.