The Primrose Players is a not for profit association of lovers of Shakespeare that has been organized to produce plays in the Seattle area.
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Don’t keep Mistress Overdone waiting! Only TWO more chances in Seattle to see Measure for Measure, then we move to La Conner for one final show. See us tonight at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Green Lake at 7:00 PM or Saturday at 6:00 PM at Meridian Playground in Wallingford. This is the FINAL weekend in Seattle. Get your tickets here: https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com
Pompey wants to see YOU at the theater this weekend! Please don’t disappoint him. Pompey and the rest of the cast of Measure for Measure will be at St Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Bloedel Hall on Friday, July 12 and The Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 13. Both performances are at 7:00 PM. Information and free tickets are available here: https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
Come find out what was done to Elbow’s wife and if she has cause to complain today at the Seward Park Amphitheater. Measure for Measure starts at 6:00 PM and tickets are free. Bring a picnic and all your friends for a fun evening at the park! https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
For as long as men have held power, that power has been abused. Measure for Measure was written more than 400 years ago, but the story is shockingly familiar here in the twenty-first century: women being coerced sexually by men, who seem to be upstanding pillars of society, and hold power over their lives. Often these women are squeezed, through no fault of their own, into an impossible situation, in which they feel that they cannot refuse, or even speak out for fear of not being believed.
Romolo Garai hosts Shakespeare Uncovered as it discusses Measure for Measure, and its continuing relevance to the current world.
Come see a play that spins this powerful tale into a tragicomedy of Shakespearean proportions. We will be at the Seward Park Amphitheater this Saturday, July 6th at 6:00 PM. The show runs until July 27th. There are 7 more chances to see this timely and thought provoking show. https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
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Measure For Measure features a final act full of twists, surprises, and reversals of fortune, but perhaps none quite so shocking as something that happens near the end. Isabella, who so eloquently advocates for her brother throughout the play, is suddenly left speechless. But what does it mean, and what were Shakespeare’s intentions? The question is explored below, (spoiler alert!).
Don’t miss The Primrose Players’ performance of this most timely of Shakepeare’s plays by securing your free ticket! The next performance is Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 PM at Epiphany Parish of Seattle. The show runs until July 27.
"Measure for Measure" is technically a comedy, which means it ends with a marriage. So why does Isabella respond to the Duke's proposal with silence?
A big thank you to Nancy Lee for attending our opening performance of Measure for Measure at Salmon Bay Park and using her beautiful artistry to immortalize a few moments in the play.
Directed by Sofia Rybin https://www.facebook.com/PrimrosePlayers/
Our summer production of William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure opens this Saturday, June 22 at 6:00 PM at Salmon Bay Park in Ballard or catch us Sunday, June 23 at 4:00 PM at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater.
https://m4mseattle.brownpapertickets.com
Shakespeares tale of power, corruption, and sexual harassment.
As the play begins to wrap up in Act V at our penultimate performance, Prospero assures Alonso, "...single I'll resolve you (Which to you shall seem probable) of every These happened accidents." Thank you EVERYONE who in any way supported our summer 2018 production of The Tempest!
Each of our performances is preceded by the reading of two sonnets, to assist the assembling audience "tune the ear" to The Bard's English. Closing weekend approaches--details toward the bottom of the page at tempestseattle.brownpapertickets.com
Nap time for Gonzalo (already there) and Alonso (just about). Next performance 6 PM Sat Jul 14 at Pritchard Island Beach, 8400 55th Ave S, Seattle.
Having met Miranda a moment ago and now discovering they share the same language, Ferdinand exclaims "Heavens! I am the best of them that speak this speech," which prompts Ariel and Prospero to convey their skepticism with a glance. Come see what other characters make bold boasts, and may or may not get ahead of their skis in trying to live up to them!. Five opportunities remain, the next at Epiphany Parish Seattle at 7 PM Tue Jul 10, outdoors in the church courtyard. See you on the enchanted island!
Many thanks Nancy Lee for attending our Salmon Bay Park performance and capturing these moments with your artistry!
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Brandon Brown
Stagecraft secret: No feet are are *actually* stomped on in our presentation of The Tempest. We're back it again at 7 PM this evening, Fri Jul 6 at Salmon Bay Park--join us!
The post card, front and back! Join us on the enchanted island, through July 23rd!
The Poster! Opening night is now upon's--hope to to see you at one of our performances!
For handy reference, the BPT link has our eleven Tempest performances listed in order: https://tempestseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
Shakespeare's classic tale of magic, revenge, and true love.
The Primrose Players's cover photo
A little Friday fun!
Can you match the painting to the play? is on display now at the Folger.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Just a couple more weeks until ! Do you have your costume planned yet? Our Shakespeare & Beyond blog has the perfect Shakespearean group costume for your squad.
Folger Shakespeare Library
Can you guess the Shakespeare play from its first line? Tell us your score in the comments!
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare may not have written "Total Eclipse of the Heart," but he did write about eclipses. Three quotations from the Bard for :
Many thanks to our friend Nancy Lee for attending The Primrose Players' closing performance of Hamlet, and doing a few more brush pen sketches! Please visits Nancy's page at Nancy Lee Art.
Thanks, Gary! One performance remaining: 7 PM Fri Jul 28 on Beacon Hill at Welcome Table: A Christian Community of the Disciples of Christ, 1322 S Bayview St, Seattle.
Mega-props to the entire company of Primrose Players, for a stunning production of "The Danish Play" (if M_____h is "The Scottish Play" H____t should properly be The Danish Play, shouldn't it?)--two days ago, at St Mark's. It was truly one of the best Danish Plays I've ever seen--in any context--both in concept and ex*****on: great performances, solid direction, effective production qualities--spare but effective. So sorry I've couldn't have seen it earlier, to shout it out before it closed, which, I believe, was last night. Everyone associated with the piece should be very proud of their work. I'll be checking out whatever they do next!
Here are a few props making their final appearance at the closing performance of our July 2017 production of , 7 PM Fri Jul 28 on Beacon Hill, 1322 S Bayview St, Seattle. Join us if you're able, if you haven't already!
Many thanks to Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral for the space in which to perform today, and for listing us in the Sundays & Beyond weekly newsletter!
Delighted to host the penultimate performance of The Primrose Players' July 2017 production of Hamlet at 2 PM Sun Jul 23 in Bloedel Hall!
Last night: Hamlet in Magnolia's Church of The Ascension. Next stop: 2 PM today Sat 22 in Bothell Parks & Recreation's amphitheater at Bothell Landing (9919 NE 180th St). Then 2 PM tomorrow Sun 23 on Capitol Hill: Bloedel Hall, Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
(1245 10th Ave E, Seattle). http://hamletseattle.brownpapertickets.com/
“Many thanks to Ascension Seattle () for the warm reception given The for our production of last night!”
Each FREE performance of Hamlet is bookended with a sonnet at the beginning, and a meet-and-greet with cast afterward! Next performance: 7 PM Fri Jul 21 in Magnolia at Church of The Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W, Seattle.
Meet the Primrose Hamletonians, Part XIIa
Featuring Alison Wiles, Polononius’ daughter, in love with Hamlet
Brush pen sketch by Nancy Lee Art
More about the Ophelia character: http://tinyurl.com/yav3ngzq
Meet the Primrose Hamletonians, Part XIa
Featuring Tomoko Saito as Marcellus (et al.), a guard at Elsinore, Barnardo’s companion on the midnight round
Brush pen sketch by Nancy Lee Art
More about the Marcellus character: http://tinyurl.com/y84vehf6
A fun quiz on music in Shakespeare's plays to entertain you while you wait for the next performance of Hamlet, which is this Friday at 7 PM at the Church of the Ascension in Magnolia.
Sigh no more... because we have a quiz for you! See how well you know the songs in Shakespeare's plays. Take the quiz and tell us your score in the comments 🎶
Meet the Primrose Hamletonians, Part Xa
Featuring Emily Lott Robinson at Gertrude, Queen of Denmark
Brush pen sketch by Nancy Lee Art
More about the Gertrude character: http://tinyurl.com/yd58zmzb
Meet the Primrose Hamletonians, Part IXa
Featuring Dan Niven as The Ghost (et al.), who haunts Elsinore Castle
Brush pen sketch by Nancy Lee Art
More about The Ghost character: http://tinyurl.com/y7ytrtcm
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Great opening show! We're at Om Culture again tomorrow- indoor Shakespeare in the park! Here's some pics of an outdoor version:
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