LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff Summer Festival Returns with “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Troilus & Cressida” LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff Summer Festival Returns
Loyola Marymount University’s seventh Shakespeare on the Bluff summer festival features performances of “Much Ado About Nothing” June 20-22 and “Troilus & Cressida” July 18-20. The popular, free, and family-friendly event is presented by LMU’s College of Communication and Fine Arts and Theatre Arts program. As Shakespeare wrote in “Much Ado About Nothing” — “the world must be peopled!” — everyone is invited to enjoy these timeless tales at the outdoor Drollinger Family Stage in Lawton Plaza on the Westchester campus. “We’re thrilled to be back in front of audiences with free live performances of Shakespeare, featuring both student and professional performers,” said Kevin Wetmore, professor of theatre arts and artistic director of Shakespeare on the Bluff. “This summer, we present a fun family comedy and a rarely seen dark war drama. “Much Ado About Nothing” is always a riot, and with its mix of clever and silly characters, will delight the whole family. “Troilus and Cressida” is a difficult play about love during the Trojan War, featuring an exciting and diverse cast.” LMU CFA Dean Bryant Keith Alexander added: “I am excited to welcome our faithful audiences from the LMU campus, Westchester, and Playa Vista, along with our ever-growing […]
