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Macbeth: A Reading at the Highland Games
Jul
2

Macbeth: A Reading at the Highland Games

The Mud Bay Bards of Pier One Theatre present a staged reading of William Shakespeare's The Tragedie of Macbeth for the 2022 Kachemak Bay Highland Games at Karen Hornaday Park on July 2 at 3:30pm. Admission to get into the venue is $10 per day and youth 16 and under who accompany a paying entrant will receive free admission.

Event venue is at 475 Fairview Ave. in Homer, AK

For more information on this reading please email Jennifer Norton or visit the website for the Highland Games themselves at: kachemakbayscottishclub.org

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of Verona
May
9

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of Verona

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Two best friends, Proteus and Valentine, travel to Milan where they both fall in love with Silvia. Silvia loves Valentine, but Proteus pursues her despite the fact he has a girlfriend at home. After an apology, Proteus and Valentine reconcile, Proteus loves his girlfriend again, and both couples marry. 

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice
Apr
11

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Antonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio's friend, dresses as a lawyer and saves Antonio.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry V
Mar
14

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry V

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: After an insult from the French Dauphin, King Henry V of England invades France to claim the throne he believes should be his. Henry stops an assassination plot, gives powerful speeches, and wins battles against the odds. In the end, he woos and marries the Princess of France, linking the two nations.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Feb
14

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin, Tybalt, for which Romeo is banished. In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. The message fails to reach Romeo, and believing Juliet dead, he takes his life in her tomb. Juliet wakes to find Romeo’s corpse beside her and kills herself. The grieving family agree to end their feud.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
Jan
10

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Twelfth Night

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for the Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino. 

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale
Dec
13

Second Sunday Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: King Lear
Nov
8

Second Sunday Shakespeare: King Lear

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: King Lear divides his kingdom among the two daughters who flatter him and banishes the third one who loves him. His eldest daughters both then reject him at their homes, so Lear goes mad and wanders through a storm. His banished daughter returns with an army, but they lose the battle and Lear, all his daughters and more, die.

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Fourth Sunday Shakespeare: Macbeth
Oct
25

Fourth Sunday Shakespeare: Macbeth

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: All's Well That Ends Well
Sep
13

Second Sunday Shakespeare: All's Well That Ends Well

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Helen heals the King of France, and the King grants her permission to marry Bertram, the man she loves. Bertram rejects her and leaves a list of tasks that she must do to have him acknowledge their marriage. She follows him to Italy, completes all the tasks, and Bertram accepts her as his wife.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida
Aug
9

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: Trojan prince Troilus falls in love with Cressida, as war rages around them. After vowing to be faithful, Cressida is traded to the Greek camp, where she then agrees to see another man. Troilus witnesses Cressida's unfaithfulness and vows to put more effort into the war. The play ends after further deaths on both sides, and with no resolution in sight.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 2
Jul
12

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 2

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: King Henry IV suffers from illness, so his youngest son Prince John fights the rebels, while Prince Hal prepares to be king. Meanwhile, Hal's friend Falstaff causes trouble, recruits, and speaks ill of Hal. Henry dies, and Hal becomes King Henry V. He banishes Falstaff from court, ready to wage war on France.

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Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 1
Jun
14

Second Sunday Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 1

Presented by Friends of the Homer Public Library, Kachemak Bay Campus, and Pier One Theatre

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Second Sunday Shakespeare is a free, monthly event open to anyone who wants to read the Bard’s works or simply listen. Call 235-1674 if you need help getting connected.

The story: While his son Price Hal spends time in the taverns, King Henry IV argues with his former ally Hotspur. Angry, Hotspur gathers a rebellion, and Henry and Hal go to battle to stop him. Henry's army wins the battle, while Hal redeems himself from his wild youth and kills Hotspur.

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