WWU Theatre and Dance Presents ‘Commedia in the Park’ July 1-3

Western Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Commedia in the Park,” directed by WWU Theatre faculty Rich Brown, at 7 p.m., July 1-3, in Maritime Heritage Park at 500 W. Holly St. in Bellingham.

The show is open to the public and free to attend.  This marks the sixth year of July 4 weekend commedia performances in Maritime Heritage Park.

Presented by WWU Theatre students enrolled in the summer course “Advanced Acting Topics” taught by Brown, “Commedia” is a highly physicalized, masked comedy performance originating from the Italian Renaissance.  The show features well-known stock characters such as the tricky servants, young lovers, and foolish old men and women.

For additional information, please call the WWU Department of Theatre and Dance at (360) 650-3879, or visit cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.