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CONTACT: Programs Department 831-427-7717 pro@santacruzpl.org Two Santa Cruz Shakespeare Dramaturgs Discuss This Summer’s Upcoming Plays at Local Libraries Professor Michael Warren and Dr. Ariane Helou Present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet” in these Free and Lively Discussions June 27, 2016—SANTA CRUZ, CA—The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced a two-part discussion series about Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s summer plays. Professor Michael Warren and Dr. Ariane Helou will share their vastly knowledgeable and entertaining insights on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet”. These fast-paced, enlightening discussions will greatly add to your enjoyment of this summer’s performances. According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, “Fostering an appreciation for literature is a core function of the library, and we are very lucky to have such knowledgeable speakers to help bring these performances to life”. Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s performances will be held in The Grove at DeLaveaga Park from July 12 through August 28. Visit santacruzshakespeare.org for more information. (Date has Passed) A Midsummer Night's Dream with Professor Michael Warren Wednesday • July 6 6:30pm - 8:30pm Downtown Library • 224 Church St. Hamlet with Dr. Ariane Helou Wednesday • July 20 6:30pm - 8:30pm Scotts Valley Library • 251 Kings Village Rd. Professor Warren is emeritus Professor of Literature at UCSC and Textual Consultant and Dramaturg to Santa Cruz Shakespeare since its inception (previously as Shakespeare Santa Cruz). Dr. Helou has been a dramaturg for SCS for the past two years, and holds a PhD in literature from UCSC. This fall, she will be fulfilling a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA. ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM: The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally-produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.
Two Santa Cruz Shakespeare Dramaturgs Discuss This Summer’s Upcoming Plays at Local Libraries Professor Michael Warren and Dr. Ariane Helou Present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet” in these Free and Lively Discussions