As You Like It: Summer Shakespeare is Almost Here
Summer Shakespeare is here again with another comedy, As You Like It. This play holds a special place in my heart since it was the first Shakespeare I ever read. As a young teenager, I remember being so surprised that the seemingly intimidating Shakespeare was so approachable and funny: immortal proof that puns are an irreplaceable part of comedy. The play has love at first sight, love triangles, women disguised as men, and dysfunctional royal families. What else do you need in a comedy?
The shows start at 7:00, but the gates open at 5:15 for those who like to get good spots early and have time to order from food trucks or eat picnics while listening to pre-concert lectures and concerts. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, or a cushion to sit on the bleachers, and check the weather to see if you’ll need a hoodie by the end of the show. The performance is free, although there’s a suggested donation of $10 (this is a non-profit after all), which can be given via cash or venmo. There are also “Royal Packages” available, which include reserved parking, reserved seating, and a gourmet meal. Besides the many food trucks, the official Nashville Shakespeare Festival tent also sells concessions, which have had great selections and prices the past few years.
Starting out their Summer Shakespeare performances on August 29th, the shows will be held at two venues: ONE C1TY in Nashville through September 22nd, then at Academy Park in Franklin, September 26-29. Both venues have easy parking, and while in past years I’ve found ONE C1TY to be slightly more crowded, it has had more food trucks and easier access to bathrooms than Academy Park.
For more information on dates and schedules for food trucks, lectures, and concerts, see Summer Shakespeare 2024.
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G E Tipton was born in Nashville and raised there and in Spring Hill. She graduated from MTSU in 2017 with a degree in German and a minor in piano performance. She spent three years in Boston before returning to Nashville in 2020. She is married and has a baby boy.
