Ohio Shakespeare Festival 1-888-71-TICKETS 1-888-718-4253 (opt 1) <http://www.ohioshakespeare.com> www.ohioshakespeare.com 103 S. High Street, Akron, Sixth Floor Running in repertory, join Ohio Shakespeare Festival for these two newer plays about timeless things: Lone Star By James Mclure & The Upstart Crow By Vincent Dowling Lone Star: February 10, 12, 16, 18 The Upstart Crow: February 9, 11, 17, 19 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00, Sundays at 2:00 Lone Star "LONE STAR is an uproarious comedy about two bawdily rambunctious Texas brothers peppered with the playwright's own special brand of cascading, spontaneous wit." -NY Times The play takes place in the back yard of a small-town Texas bar. Roy, a brawny, macho type who had once been a local high-school hero, is back in town after a hitch in Vietnam and trying to reestablish his position in the community. Joined by his younger brother, Ray (who worships him), Roy sets about consuming a case of beer while regaling Ray with tales of his military and amorous exploits. Roy cherishes three things above all; his country, his sexy young wife, and his 1959 pink Thunderbird. Directed by Nancy Cates Featuring Ryan Zarecki, Derrick Winger, and Jeremy Jenkins The Upstart Crow "By the end, the weeping audience had successfully traveled to another time period. (The lovely movie Shakespeare In Love accomplished something similar.)" -The Mountain Xpress A newer play about older times. Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna Shakespeare Hall, travels to the Globe after her father's death and meets Richard Burbage, her father's former business partner and life-long friend. Using Shakespeare's own words, the two unravel the life, loves, and loss of the Bard. This comedy-drama explores the playwright, and the people he loved, through old words with a new lens. Directed by Terry Burgler Featuring Terry Burgler* and Lara Mielcarek* * Denotes member of Actors' Equity Lobby opens at 7:00, full bar opens at 7:15. Free parking on Friday nights and weekends in garage directly across the street. Catch dinner right across the street beforehand at <https://www.facebook.com/nuevomodmex/> Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar, and show your OSF ticket for a free app (one per table with food or beverage purchase)! <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ohioshakespeare.com%2F&h=hAQ Eb1OOP&enc=AZM1bIG9Z1P4M-z08K-TQNOiFs24_mGaDBWvHDIVOXMuH9zso5lJlQs5piFR9eKpD os&s=1> www.ohioshakespeare.com or 1-888-71-TICKETS (opt 1) Preferred Seating: $33 Standard Seating: $28 Gallery Seating: $20 Students (Valid ID or under 18) can receive a $5 discount. For tickets, call 1-888-71-TICKETS (1-888-718-4253) or visit www.ohioshakespeare.com.