I, however, get my great outdoors fix at all the night-time festivals happening in L.A. I caught Richard II tonight at Barnsdall. It’s not the perkiest of plays, but I did enjoy the performances of loony King Richard II, his steely cousin Henry IV, and the versatile actor who played Gaunt and other roles. Much less people tonight than at Dream last weekend, so picnicking was very comfortable. Also no bees attacked me as I did not wear red. I think the best parts were the warm weather (though lots of dew so don’t leave electronics on the ground) and being able to watch Shakespeare in my socks while being surrounded by my encampment of blankets, food, chairs, and hot tea. Someone brought a large fuzzy brown bean bag chair for two. I was so jealous!
Please click on my Shakespeare category button to the left to read more about Shakespeare happenings in L.A.