Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Commedia in the Park’ July 1-3
Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Commedia in the Park,” directed by Theatre faculty Rich Brown, at 7 p.m., July 1-3, in Maritime Heritage Park at 500 W. Holly St. in Bellingham.
The show is open to the public and free to attend. This marks the sixth year of July 4 weekend commedia performances in Maritime Heritage Park.
Presented by Theatre students enrolled in the summer course “Advanced Acting Topics” taught by Brown, “Commedia” is a highly physicalized, masked comedy performance originating from the Italian Renaissance. The show features well-known stock characters such as the tricky servants, young lovers, and foolish old men and women.
For additional information, please call the Department of Theatre and Dance at (360) 650-3879, or visit cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.