Skillfully and lovingly brought to life by the talents of award winning professional actors and designers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, The Shakespeare Project of Frederick, Maryland is an Original Practices theater that presents Shakespeare in an easy-to-understand, interactive and engaging way. The company’s production of Much Ado About Nothing will give theatergoers the opportunity to celebrate the magic and fun of Shakespeare and experience his work as the Elizabethans did so many years ago.

Like HTP, The Shakespeare Project is a nonprofit organization that believes great communities deserve great (classical) theater. Starring Casie Platt as Beatrice, John-Michael MacDonald as Benedick and a full supporting cast, theatergoers will find this production entertaining, educating and inspiring. Tickets at $25 may be reserved now by calling 302-226-4103. Group rates are also available. Further information at www.henlopentheaterproject.com. HTP is funded in part by contributions from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Also coming in August as part of HTP’s Education Outreach Program is Leslie Sapp, a storyteller, who will be performing folktales from around the world for school-age children and their families in various Southern Delaware Public Libraries between August 8th and 11th. Contact your local library for times. Finally on August 11, English Composer and Musical director Stephan Buckman will give a talk at the Glade Clubhouse in Rehoboth on the making of a musical. The lecture is free but seating is limited. Please call the HTP ticket line at 302-226-4103 to reserve a place.