Barrymore-nominated performers join community ensemble for this free outdoor show, July 29 – August 2

Shakespeare in Clark Park (SCP) returns for its 21st season with an inventive new production of Hamlet, presented in collaboration with Revolution Shakespeare.

Running July 29 through August 2 in the Bowl of Clark Park, with touring performances beginning July 24, this bold adaptation reimagines Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy through an ensemble-driven approach featuring acclaimed Philadelphia performers sharing the title role. Barrymore Award nominees Cassandra Alexander (Jane Eyre, PAC), Brittany Onukwugha (An Army of Lovers, Azuka Theatre), Minou Pourshariati (recently seen at People’s Light) and Dawn McCall in a production that blends professional artists with a community ensemble to create a playful, fast-paced, and deeply human exploration of one of Shakespeare’s most enduring works.

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The 12th District Community Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8 and will include a festival, a ceremonial street renaming in honor of Police Officer Joe Young at 65th and Woodland, and a parade. The festival will be held at 61st and Woodland. See the flyer for more details.