Guide Me Home to Chatham, NJ

We recently joined the fun at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey outdoor performance of The Tempest. Every summer one of the productions is performed at the outdoor Greek Theatre on the campus of St. Elizabeth’s. It was fabulous! The weather was great and the crowd was friendly. During the performance there was even some adlib with the cast when a plane flew over. The Bard was honored well at the performance we attended. It was a real treat to watch, and the performers used the whole environment, at times running up and down the aisle or jumping out from areas just off the open center.

It’s a festive atmosphere and picnicking abounds. There were people having dinner on the grass or playing Frisbee. There is a small snack bar where you can purchase a drink or snack. Many people brought stadium seats and blankets along with pizzas or take out from the local restaurants.

The theater seating is terraced rows made out of grass and stones in a half moon layout around an intimate stage. The outdoor experience on a cool summer night is unbeatable. Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Shakespeare Theatre productions continue inside at their home on the Drew University campus through January 2010.

Posted by:Lois Olmstead