Today’s 3pm performance of Julius Caesar at Inwood Hill Park is canceled. See you for our final performance on Sat Sept 10, 4pm, at Waterside Plaza!www.curiousfrog.org for details.
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It’s a double bill for tomorrow, Sunday Sept 4th! At the beautiful Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx, right off the 6 train. 
At 4pm we have our closing performance of Two Gentlemen of Verona, followed by a 6pm showing ofJulius Caesar. Both shows are free. Bring a blanket or low chair, a picnic, and a sense of fun!
DIRECTIONS: Take the 6 train uptown to Pelham Bay Park. When you exit, go over the pedestrian overpass and come down into the park. Take a right along the path, then a left and keep going. You are looking for the South Meadow Picnic Area, and we are very close to the Dog Run. If you get lost, ask folks where the running track or tennis courts are, since we are just up and over the hill to the right of those spots.
Call our hotline at 646-450-2878 if it looks like rain to be sure we are still going on!
Read our review of Two Gents: http://nerd-girlsromanticsandtime-travelers.blogspot.com/2011/08/retro-two-ge…
Watch our trailer for Julius Caesar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bca2rITXiL0
VOTE for our shows, actors and designers to win the New York Innovative Theatre awards!
Two Gents: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2100
Julius Caesar: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2101
Julius Caesar, Directed by Robert J. Dyckman, Stage Manager: Shira Segal
Nicholas Urda*: Brutus
Renee Rodriguez: Cassius
Robert J. Dyckman*: Mark Antony
James Ware: Julius Caesar
Emilio Aquino: Decius Brutus/Octavius Caesar
Angela Sharp: Calpurnia/Popilius/Messala
/2nd Commoner
Krystine Summers: Casca/Lepidus/Strato/1st Commoner-Musician
Kimberley Wong: Portia/Soothsayer/Pindarus
/Citizen 2
Manuel de la Portilla: Marullus/Lucius/Caesar’s servant/Publius/Citizen 1/Cato
Al Patrick Jo: Metellus Cimber/Lucillius/Citizen 3
D. Carlton: Flavius/Artemidorus/Soldie
r 2/Citizen 4
Shae Orrick: Trebonius/Volumnius
Holly Dortch: Cinna/Titinius
Kevin Russo: Caius Ligarius/Octavius’ Servant/Soldier 1
Two Gents, Directed by Renee Rodriguez, Stage Manager: Gae Song
Krystine Summers: Launce/First Outlaw
Emilio Aquino: Proteus
Justin Maruri*: Valentine
Angela Sharp: Julia
Bushra Laskar: Silvia
James Ware: Duke/Antonio
Umi Shakti: Lucetta/Third Outlaw
Robert J. Dyckman*: Speed/Eglamour/Second Outlaw
Lola: Crab
*Actors appear courtesy of Actors Equity Association
Fight Director: Rocio Mendez
Costume Designer: Samantha Guinan
JC Music Director: Manuel de la Portilla
Dramaturg: Angela Sharp
Volunteer Manager: Bushra Laskar
2G Props Designer: Blair Khoker
JC Props Designer: Shira Segal
Assistant Stage Managers: Margo Bayroff, Julia Rella, Erin Magner
Weapons provided by Michael Hagins
Find out more at www.curiousfrog.org and Curious Frog’s page on Facebook.
Two Gentlemen of Verona and Julius Caesar are Equity Approved Showcases.
CONTACT: Reneé Rodriguez, Executive Director
646-450-2878 / renee@curiousfrog.org
Tonight, 6pm in Astoria Park - Julius Caesar
Saturday 6pm, Central Park at Cherry Hill: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Sunday at Pelham Bay Park’s South Meadow Picnic Area: Two Gentlemen of Verona at 4pm, Julius Caesar at 6pm
Julius Caesar features James Ware as an African-American Caesar, with a diverse cast of 7 women and 7 men playing the rest of the roles, including the fighter roles. Director Robert Dyckman says, “You’ll witness firsthand the intrigue as Brutus and his conspirators plot against a tyrannical dictator who threatens to rob them of their freedom, and the consequences of their actions and fatal flaws as they struggle to save the Roman Republic - complete with an exciting and epic battle fought with swords, shields and spears!”The summer’s comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona, continues in CFTC’s usual direction of contemporary concepts, tackling the era of Reagonomics and shoulder pads in a 75-minute version of the Bard’s less-oft performed play.Two Gentlemen of Verona performs: Central Park/Cherry Hill (9/3 6pm); Pelham Bay Park (9/4 4pm). Julius Caesar performs: Astoria Park (9/2, 6pm); Pelham Bay Park (9/4 6pm); Waterside Plaza/Manhattan (9/10 4pm).Julius Caesar, Directed by Robert J. Dyckman, Stage Manager: Shira SegalNicholas Urda*: Brutus
Renee Rodriguez: Cassius
Robert J. Dyckman*: Mark Antony
James Ware: Julius Caesar
Emilio Aquino: Decius Brutus/Octavius Caesar
Angela Sharp: Calpurnia/Popilius/Messala/2nd Commoner
Krystine Summers: Casca/Lepidus/Strato/1st Commoner-Musician
Kimberley Wong: Portia/Soothsayer/Pindarus/Citizen 2
Manuel de la Portilla: Marullus/Lucius/Caesar’s servant/Publius/Citizen 1/Cato
Al Patrick Jo: Metellus Cimber/Lucillius/Citizen 3
D. Carlton: Flavius/Artemidorus/Soldier 2/Citizen 4
Shae Orrick: Trebonius/Volumnius
Holly Dortch: Cinna/Titinius
Kevin Russo: Caius Ligarius/Octavius’ Servant/Soldier 1Two Gents, Directed by Renee Rodriguez, Stage Manager: Gae SongKrystine Summers: Launce/First Outlaw
Emilio Aquino: Proteus
Justin Maruri*: Valentine
Angela Sharp: Julia
Bushra Laskar: Silvia
James Ware: Duke/Antonio
Umi Shakti: Lucetta/Third Outlaw
Robert J. Dyckman*: Speed/Eglamour/Second Outlaw
Lola: Crab*Actors appear courtesy of Actors Equity AssociationFight Director: Rocio Mendez
Costume Designer: Samantha Guinan
JC Music Director: Manuel de la Portilla
Dramaturg: Angela Sharp
Volunteer Manager: Bushra Laskar
2G Props Designer: Blair Khoker
JC Props Designer: Shira Segal
Assistant Stage Managers: Margo Bayroff, Julia Rella, Erin MagnerWeapons provided by Michael HaginsFind out more at www.curiousfrog.org and Curious Frog’s page on Facebook. Two Gentlemen of Verona and Julius Caesar are Equity Approved Showcases.VOTE for our shows, actors and designers to win the New York Innovative Theatre awards!
Two Gents: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2100
Julius Caesar: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2101 
Curious Frog Theatre Company will be performing Julius Caesar in Battery Park tonight, Thursday September 1st, at 6pm, on the lawn in front of Castle Clinton and the Statue of Liberty ferry entrance.
VOTE for our shows, actors and designers to win the New York Innovative Theatre awards!
Two Gents: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2100
Julius Caesar: http://www.nyitawards.com/oobshows/show.asp?showID=2101Julius Caesar features James Ware as an African-American Caesar, with a diverse cast of 7 women and 7 men playing the rest of the roles, including the fighter roles. Director Robert Dyckman says, “You’ll witness firsthand the intrigue as Brutus and his conspirators plot against a tyrannical dictator who threatens to rob them of their freedom, and the consequences of their actions and fatal flaws as they struggle to save the Roman Republic - complete with an exciting and epic battle fought with swords, shields and spears!”
Julius Caesar performs: Battery Park/Castle Clinton (8/29 6pm; 9/1 6pm); Queensbridge Park (8/31 7pm); Astoria Park (9/2, 6pm); Pelham Bay Park (9/4 6pm); Waterside Plaza/Manhattan (9/10 4pm).Julius Caesar, Directed by Robert J. Dyckman, Stage Manager: Shira SegalNicholas Urda*: Brutus
Renee Rodriguez: Cassius
Robert J. Dyckman*: Mark Antony
James Ware: Julius Caesar
Emilio Aquino: Decius Brutus/Octavius Caesar
Angela Sharp: Calpurnia/Popilius/Messala/2nd Commoner
Krystine Summers: Casca/Lepidus/Strato/1st Commoner-Musician
Kimberley Wong: Portia/Soothsayer/Pindarus/Citizen 2
Manuel de la Portilla: Marullus/Lucius/Caesar’s servant/Publius/Citizen 1/Cato
Al Patrick Jo: Metellus Cimber/Lucillius/Citizen 3
D. Carlton: Flavius/Artemidorus/Soldier 2/Citizen 4
Shae Orrick: Trebonius/Volumnius
Holly Dortch: Cinna/Titinius
Kevin Russo: Caius Ligarius/Octavius’ Servant/Soldier 1
This Friday, Aug 25th, we continue with Julius Caesar. PLEASE NOTE this performance will start at 6:30pm, a change from previous start time.
This performance is actually a debut for our company at this particular venue: Cherry Hill in Central Park. Enter from W. 72nd and CPW for easiest access to this hidden spot, and head toward Bethesda Fountain and go up the hill next to it, to your right if you are facing the bridge while at the Fountain.
Picnic fare can be picked up at Columbus Circle’s Whole Foods if you are up for a walk, but we especially love Westerly Market esp. since they just renovated! Organic produce and packaged vegan and omnivore goods will allow for a unique, delicious dinner. Don’t forget to ask for napkins and plasticware at the cash register, and tell them Curious Frog sent you!
On Saturday, Aug 26th, at Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan, we think the rain just might hold for our DOUBLE BILL! The comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona, plays at 4pm and Julius Caesar is at 6pm. Both shows play at Inwood Hill Park’s The Peninsula, which is located next to the Nature Center and the baseball diamond on the marsh. You’ll enter at 218th St. & Indian Road, and walk down the wide road and over the little bridge.
For this location, we always love to recommend Indian Road Café right there at the corner of 218th St. & Indian Rd, and everyone always says, “What a find!” Indeed they are! Just know that sometimes the wait can be long, so give yourself an extra 30-45 minutes to not just wait, but to make it a full, leisurely day of fantastic dining and beautiful surroundings during a Shakespearean play—or two.
As always, look for our chalk arrows on the sidewalks and pathways to lead you to us! Telltale sign that you have found us would be the streamers and balloons to say farewell to Valentine for his trip away from Verona!
See you tomorrow and/or Saturday! Bring a blanket or low chair, and sunblock and a rain jacket. Remember to check our phone line at 646-450-2878 if it looks like rain. We’ll let you know by 2 hours before curtain whether it’s a go.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Curious Frog 
Our final one-night event is happening in the midst of a summer of Shakespeare which has already received its first great review!
Bard Wars is this Wednesday night, August 24th, at 8pm. What the heck is “Bard Wars”, you ask?
Well ok, picture a lot of Shakespeare, a lot of fighters, and a lot of weaponry flying about…including light sabers. Yes, that’s right. Light sabers.
Come to this one-hour show comprised of short scenes from various Shakespeare plays which include fights. You’ll see more contemporary versions (the aforementioned light saber fight, umbrella fight) as well as more traditional weaponry (daggers, unarmed). Then afterward, join us for art and freestyle jazz group 2s and 4s, who you may remember from our Sonnet-a-Thon earlier this year on Valentine’s Day. Funderground, who is sponsoring the space, will be selling whatever vintage wine or cocktail you would like—including some modern versions of mead (which some call beer).
We’re feeling casual this summer, so tickets are only $10. We basically just want you to come have a great time on the cheap. Oh, and did I forget to mention? We’re raffling off a light saber, valued at $100, with only $2 raffle tickets. Who doesn’t love a good raffle?
So, grab a pair of jeans and a cute top, or your Princess Leia earmuff and a Shakespearean ruff, and join us this Wednesday in Williamsburg. You really won’t forget this night, I assure you. And it’s nice to see something unique, wouldn’t you say?
Details are here!:
TICKETS ($10): bardwars.eventbrite.com
DATE: Wednesday, August 24th
TIME: 8:00pm sharp!
LOCATION: Frost Art Space, 17 Frost St., Williamsburg Brooklyn
QUESTIONS?: angela.sharp@curiousfrog.org
See you there!
Best,
Reneé
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This Tuesday, Aug 16th, we continue with Two Gentlemen of Verona. We’ll be bringing you back to 1983 for some fun in the feathered-hair world of shoulder pads and converse shoes.
Our 7pm performance is actually a debut for our company at this particular venue: Juniper Valley Park, serving the Middle Village and Rego Park areas in Queens. This one’s a little out of the way, but the R (to the Q38 bus) and F (to the Q45 bus) trains will allow you to discover and explore this pretty park. Or just grab the QM15 from Manhattan if you prefer to be above ground for the drive.
Find us by entering the park at Juniper Blvd N & 75th Place. Look for our chalk arrows on the sidewalks and pathways to lead you to us! Telltale sign that you have found us would be the streamers and balloons to say farewell to Valentine for his trip away from Verona!
See you Tuesday! Remember to check our phone line at 646-450-2878 if it looks like rain.
This is an AEA-approved showcase.
Curious Frog Theatre Company will be performing both Two Gentleman of Verona and Julius Caesar for their fifth season of FREE Shakespeare in the NYC parks. 
Hey folks.
Do you have any ye olde Roman thingies laying around you or your parents’ homes that you’d love to get rid of AND get a tax receipt for? Please contact Renee at renee@curiousfrog.org. Julius Caesar is in need of props and set pieces and could likely use what you have!
Thanks so much for supporting us at Curious Frog Theatre Company!
Julius Caesar performs: Prospect Park (8/20 4pm); Fort Greene Park (8/23 7pm); Central Park/Cherry Hill (8/26 7pm); Inwood Hill Park (8/27 6pm); Battery Park/Castle Clinton (8/29 6pm; 9/1 6pm; 9/10 4pm); Queensbridge Park (8/31 7pm); Pelham Bay Park (9/4 6pm); Waterside Plaza/Manhattan (9/10 4pm).
