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From left, Will Averill, Nathan Short and Sky Reid rehearse a scene from “The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” at Theater Lawrence on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Last updated: Friday 1:05 p.m.
There are 3 actors. 37 plays. 97 minutes.
“The Complete Works of Verum Shukspur (Abridged)”, a comedy based on the bard’s plays (and sonnets!), opens at Theater Lawrence on Friday.
Director Doug Weaver described the plot as three friends who resemble Shakespeare get together to see “if they can mention all the plays.” What ensues is a comedic, improvisational show suitable for a diverse yet mature audience.
“You don’t have to be a Shakespeare fan to enjoy it,” Weaver said. “But if you are, here are some inside jokes that will make you laugh.”
Many of Shakespeare’s plays are tragedies, but how does one form a comedy? First of all, Weaver says, the play is not very serious.
Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, one of the playwright’s “grossiest” works, according to Weaver, is depicted as a cooking show, a nod to the play’s cannibal plot.
“We’re dealing with a tragedy, but we’re doing it with a lot of fun and our tongues buried deep in our cheeks,” Weaver said.
Weaver said the show’s three actors, Will Averill, Skye Reid and Nathan Short, are well-versed in Shakespeare’s language and trained in improvisation, making them ideal actors for the production. He said that.
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and will take place on January 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25. Matinee performances begin at 2:30 p.m. and will take place on January 19th and 26th. All shows take place at Theater Lawrence. , 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets are $30.
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Nathan Short presents a scene from “The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Theater Lawrence.
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Will Averill plays Juliet and Skye Reid plays Romeo in a scene from “Wllm Shkspr Complete Works (Abridged)” held at Theater Lawrence on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
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Will Averill and Sky Reid rehearse a scene from “The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Theater Lawrence.
Cow Valley Eagles Day
The well-attended Coe Valley Eagles Day event will return Saturday with live raptor viewing, eagle watching and lectures about Kansas’ nesting bald eagles.
The event will be held at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marty Birrell, nature education supervisor at Prairie Park Nature Center, said the event has been a staple in Lawrence for more than 20 years, drawing more than 2,000 visitors in recent years.
The event will feature two programs featuring live raptors (9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.) and a lecture by retired Army Corps of Engineers wildlife biologist Mike Watkins at 12:15 p.m. He talks about recording and tracking research over the years. Kansas Eagles. Buses will also take attendees to Clinton Lake for eagle watching at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. A local biologist who is an “excellent bird watcher” will help observe the eagles, Birrell said.
In addition to hands-on activities for children, about 30 organizations, including Friends of the Corps and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, will set up information tables.
This event, sponsored by the Jayhawk Audubon Society, is free to attend. Jayhawk Audubon Society President Jim Bresnahan said the event will not be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
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Charlie Jones, 4, of Lawrence, sits in an oversized nest and spreads his wings during the 20th Annual Eagles Day held at Free State High School on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Correction: A previous version of this article contained incorrect information regarding potential schedule changes in the event of inclement weather. Jayhawk Audubon Society President Jim Bresnahan said the event will not be rescheduled if Saturday’s weather is inclement.
Kansas “Sister” March
Washington, D.C. was a little too far for some of Lawrence’s women to attend this year’s Women’s March, so they decided to host the Women’s March in South Park on Saturday.
The Kansas “Sister” March is a gathering of people calling for acceptance, food security, health care, earth care, equality and tolerance, according to a news release about the event.
Aldis Pierce, one of the event organizers, said a group of Lawrence women decided to host their own march because it was undecided whether to hold a similar march in Topeka or Kansas City.
Pierce said she had no idea how many people were expected to attend.
“Sometimes you just have to show up. That’s why we do it,” she said. “This is an opportunity for people to get involved.”
Attendees are encouraged to gather at South Park and bring a poster. Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be at the park to register people to vote.
March participants will start in the park and travel up and down Massachusetts Street and back to South Park. The event is scheduled to last about an hour and begins at 1 p.m. at 1141 Massachusetts Street.
restaurant week
If you wish, you can also participate in Restaurant Week sales throughout the day.
Restaurant Week in Lawrence includes breakfast places as well as lunch and dinner places.
“You actually have the option to try all three meals, which I think is unusual,” said Lawrence Restaurant Week Coordinator Sally Zogli.
This year, nearly 40 restaurants will be participating, including first-time participants Black Stag Brewery, Cheesy Street at Lucia, Dempsey’s Burger Pub, RPG, and Ta Co.
Some restaurants offer fixed-price menus for $35 or less, while others offer special menus for $5 or more. “There’s something for every budget,” Zogli said.
Restaurant Week begins Friday and runs through January 25th.
