Block party for kids at American Shakespeare Center happening Saturday

Monique Calello, Staunton News Leader
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Shakespeare's annual birthday bash for kids outside Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton.
Shakespeare's annual birthday bash for kids outside Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton.
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STAUNTON – Calling all Shakespeare enthusiasts and families alike. The American Shakespeare Center invites you to commemorate the 460th birthday of the Bard at their annual birthday bash on Saturday, April 20, located outside on Market Street in front of the Blackfriars Playhouse, according to a press release from ASC.

The day will kick off with a special performance of Julius Caesar by the ASC Drama Club on the Blackfriars stage at 10 a.m., setting the stage for the celebration.

Following the performance, families can enjoy a collection of family-friendly activities including DIY costume stations featuring ruff-making, crown decoration, and other disguises to the opportunity to build-your-own paper bag bear and a bouncy castle equipped for “battle.”

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Shakespeare's annual birthday bash for kids outside Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton.
Shakespeare's annual birthday bash for kids outside Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton.

As a special treat in honor of Shakespeare's big day, ASC is offering a "Kid's Day" ticket, where kids ages 7-18 can attend a Shakespeare performance for $10. Witness the magic of Shakespeare live on stage with performances of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at 2 p.m. and "Julius Caesar" at 7:30 p.m.

“The American Shakespeare Center boasts an amazing family of thespians, and your family can see them all in one day,” says Lia Wallace, Drama Club director. “On Kids' Day, you can enjoy a performance of 'Julius Caesar' by the young members of the ASC Drama Club, join in the block party festivities for Shakespeare's birthday, and cap it all off with ASC’s Spring Season performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by ASC's professional troupe.”

Don't miss out on this celebration of literature, creativity and community. The festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the iconic Blackfriars Playhouse, located at 10 S. Market St. in Staunton.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.americanshakespearecenter.com or contact the ASC Box Office at (540) 885-5588.

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