A New Westminster teen is part of the fun as Carousel Theatre for Young People runs its annual Teen Shakespeare Program this summer.
The teen production of The Winter’s Tale is on at the outdoor stage at Performance Works on Granville Island from Friday, July 26 to Saturday, Aug. 10.
New West’s Monica Emme is the set and props designer for this year’s production, which also features a cast of 16 teenage actors.
The Teen Shakespeare Program has been running for 29 summers, offering pre-professional theatre training to young people aged 13 to 18 in an intensive six-week program.
The Winter’s Tale is in preview this Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m., with opening night on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, to Aug. 10.
Tickets to the productions are free, but premium seating is available in advance for $6. The stage is at 1218 Cartwright St., Granville Island, and shows will be moved indoors in the event of rain.
To book tickets, see tickets.carouseltheatre.ca or call 604-685-6217.
