Family-friendly production coming to 40-plus regional parks for summer

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will perform Twelfth Night during its annual Shakespeare in the Park productions, starting Friday and running through Labor Day weekend.

Twelfth Night, one of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedies, features one of Shakespeare’s most dynamic heroines, Viola, matching wits with a host of captivating characters.

Shakespeare in the Park has been running for 15 years and is one of the largest professional summer Shakespeare offerings in the country, both in terms of geographic area covered and audience covered.

Jeanna Vella, director of marketing and data analysis for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, said: “Twelfth Night celebrates love in all forms— friendship, family and romance. It’s the perfect opportunity for friends and families to come together and celebrate love over the summer. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone, from romance to comedy and fun-filled fight scenes to musical numbers. Adapted with a modern touch, the production’s set and costumes feature a nautical theme, perfect for a summertime romance on the coast of Illyria.”

Shakespeare in the Park is free and will begin Friday at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will be bringing Twelfth Night, with a professional cast, to more than 40 area parks and outdoor venues within a two-hour radius of Cincinnati. You do not need to reserve tickets or RSVP in advance. For a list of dates and locations, visit the website, or check for updates on the organization’s Facebook page.