Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival hosts Community Day

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) will host its second annual Community Day on Saturday, July 6, sponsored by Air Products and B. Braun.

The event will take place in and surrounding the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University in Center Valley.

PSF’s Community Day will celebrate the arts as well as the many local organizations that provide invaluable services to the community. Jason King Jones, PSF’s artistic director, shares his enthusiasm, saying, “We’re excited to team-up with local businesses to bring you a fun-filled day of live performances, great food, and activities for the whole family.”

A classic car cruise-in kicks off the event from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by a variety of performances throughout the day, including PSF’s “Play On!” Community Tour of “The Comedy of Errors,” which will be free to attend; and ticketed performances of Winnie-the-Pooh & Friends featuring live music and life-sized puppets in the Schubert Theatre; and Shakespeare’s comedic suburban romp “The Merry Wives of Windsor” on the Main Stage.

There will also be a ticketed performance to see Devon Glover “The Sonnet Man” perform Shakespeare’s sonnets with his own original Hip Hop lyrics and song, offering an inspiring, creative experience audiences love.

Additional activities include a wildlife presentation by Wildlands Conservancy at 11 a.m., a magic show with Joseph Keppel at noon, and a puppet show with Book & Puppet Co. at 3 p.m.

And, supporting the community’s young talent, Pennsylvania Youth Theatre will perform, followed by an Emerging Artist Showcase of vocalists and musicians held “on the green” in front of the Labuda Center in the late afternoon.

Family and friends of all ages can enjoy various other highlights, including crafts, activities, a puppet workshop, face painting, games, and more.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase provided by food trucks.

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