Shakespeare at Sunset: Taming of the Shrew, at Brooklyn Bridge Park
There was not a seat to spare when the final production of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” began on Sunday, July 20 at Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP). Whether it was the free admittance, the backdrop of the sun setting behind the Manhattan skyscrapers on the East River or simply the buzz about the DUMBO-based Random Access Theatre’s successful performances, the crew’s last performance night was certainly not last in attendance.
The show ran from July 18-20 at Granite Prospect in the BBP. This is the third year for the partnership between Random Access Theatre and the park.
“Random Access Theatre reclaims and re-imagines works of the past as a way to engage in modern issues, while simultaneously nurturing the development of new pieces from emerging New York City artists,” the group said in a statement.
Although the sun was hot and glaring at the beginning of the performance, it eventually sunk below the skyline and left a golden veil over the performers.