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'Go seek some dewdrops' with Bakersfield College's annual Shakespeare Festival

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A detail of a discovered portrait of William Shakespeare, presented by the Shakespeare Birthplace trust, is seen in central London onMarch 9, 2009. The portrait, believed to be almost the only authentic image of the writer made from life, has belonged to one family for centuries but was not recognized as a portrait of Shakespeare until recently.
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Posted at 10:46 AM, Sep 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-29 13:46:00-04

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield College Performing Arts Department's annual Kern Shakespeare Festival kicks off Friday, Oct. 1st.

The 37th annual edition will feature performances of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Macbeth."

The plays will be performed at the Outdoor Theatre located on BC’s Panorama campus with a limited capacity of 25% and masks will be required.

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" will be performed on Oct.1st, 7th, and 9th. "Macbeth" will be performed on Oct. 2nd, 6th, and 8th.

All performances start at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students/staff/seniors/veterans.

Tickets can be purchased here or at the door 30 minutes prior to performances.

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