The Shakespeare Theatre’s Free for All is perhaps this DCist’s favorite thing about summer in the city. Sure, blistering 90 degree days stuck in rush hour traffic are also a highlight, but nothing compares to seeing a little bit of Shakespeare in the park.
This year, the Shakespeare Theatre presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” from May 26-June 5, at the beautiful Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park, with original direction by Mark Lamos. According to another DCist contributor (who saw the play during its regular run at the downtown theater) this is “the best staging of this play you will ever see in your entire life,” so really, you should go.
The Free for All experience can be wonderfully ideal but it takes planning, time, effort and punctuality. If not handled properly it can, like many events in D.C., turn into a total nightmare of traffic, noisy patrons and bad smells. We’ve seen a slew of Free for All productions, and here are some tips to make your experience a good one.
