Sweet Tea Shakespeare is a project of Fayetteville State University and is hosted by Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Sweet Tea Shakespeare seeks to celebrate the wonder of Shakespeare and other classic plays in beautiful environments with family-style flare by providing simple, elemental, magical theatre experiences with a nod to the diversity and heritage of southeast North Carolina.
The goals of Sweet Tea Shakespeare are:
1) To develop an informed audience for classical theatre by producing Shakespeare and other classics,
2) to provide rich opportunities for area artists, including FSU students and alums, for quality performance, particularly when other area theatres are dark.
3) to encourage cultural tourism from surrounding areas for the benefit of Fayetteville area businesses;
4) to vitalize the performance of Shakespeare and other drama for the diverse communities of Southeast North Carolina and the Sandhills by presenting inspiring, accessible, literate, experiential theatrical performance;
5) to foster community and fellowship around the enterprise of outdoor theatre.
Sweet Tea Shakespeare is a function of Fayetteville State University and enjoys support from FSU Friends of the Arts and FSU Foundation, Inc.
April 10, 11, and 13; 7:00 p.m. | performances at the Cypress Pond | rain or shine
The play centers on soldiers returning from war and dealing with civilian life — falling into and out of love, getting into trouble, and shifting their wartime mentality. Known primarily for the hilarious exchanges between Beatrice and Benedick, two would-be lovers, the play is a rousing tale of fun, fear, and love.
Preshow music and entertainment starts 30 minutes prior to show time. Food, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Ticket: $10 Garden member; $12 Non-member; $7.50 Students; $5 Children 6-12 yrs.; Free under 5 yrs.; $5 FSU students.
* No outside food or beverages; no coolers, no pets.
June 18-22; 7:00 p.m. | performances at the Cypress Pond | rain or shine
Follow four buffoonish men as they pledge to live a life free of women and dedicated to chastity and academic study — until four beautiful women, including the Princess of France, arrive on the scene. Each of the men secretly tries to woo one of the women without being caught by his fellows. Uproariously funny and tenderly poignant, Love’s Labour’s Lost is a great night under the stars.
Preshow music and entertainment starts 30 minutes prior to show time. Food, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Ticket: $10 Garden member; $12 Non-member; $7.50 Students; $5 Children 6-12 yrs.; Free under 5 yrs.; $5 FSU students.
* No outside food or beverages; no coolers, no pets.
July 16-20; 7:00 p.m. | performances at the Cypress Pond | rain or shine
When Bianca wants to marry the love of her life, her father has one rule: Bianca’s older sister, Katharina (“Kate”), must be married first. The problem? Kate will have nothing of it. Enter Petrucchio, a would-be suitor for Kate, who employs some unconventional methods of “taming” Kate and who ends up being tamed himself in the process
Preshow music and entertainment starts 30 minutes prior to show time. Food, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Ticket: $10 Garden member; $12 Non-member; $7.50 Students; $5 Children 6-12 yrs.; Free under 5 yrs.; $5 FSU students.
* No outside food or beverages; no coolers, no pets.
“Thank you all for making Shakespeare so appealing and entertaining…We have declared Sweet Tea Shakespeare as our new tradition!” — Carol, a patron.
“Sweet Tea Shakespeare both credibly and creditably presents the substance and the spirit of Shakespeare.” — ncartsreview.com
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