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Hark! The Davis Shakespeare Festival Returns
Bert Johnson
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
Sharon Rietkerk as Lily Garland and Christopher Ryan as Oscar Jaffee in a promotional shot for the Davis Shakespeare Festival's production of "On the Twentieth Century."
Yarcenia Garcia / Davis Shakespeare Festival
The Davis Shakespeare Festival is back for its ninth summer season with two productions, "Mary Stuart" and "On The Twentieth Century." Directors and cast members from both plays will join us in studio to preview the shows, which both feature strong female characters.
To purchase tickets or find more information about the Davis Shakespeare Festival, head to the festival's website.
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Reno/Tahoe Reporter
Bert Johnson is a reporter and producer based in Reno, where he covers the state legislature and stories that resonate across Nevada. Read Full Bio
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