Theatre revisits its ancestral roots of outdoor performances through Lake Walk Town Center’s addition of Shakes on the Lake. This summer, director Andrew Roblyer will bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life under Lake Walk’s open-air Pavilion. Performances are free to attend and begin at 8pm on July 19, July 20, Aug. 2, and Aug. 3.
Shakes on the Lake seeks to provide Bryan College Station with access to the arts in ways that are uncommon throughout the community. Minimal costuming and set design will foster an environment that highlights character relations alongside the natural backdrop of Lake Walk Town Center.
“There's really no better set than nature,” says Roblyer, performance director. “The lake, the trees, the beautiful sunset; they all remind me of the amphitheaters where theatre began thousands of years ago.”
Comprised of 20 cast members, only five of which are male, this season’s performances push the boundaries of classic roles. Overall, the cast offers immense diversity as actors include high school and college students, a doctor, a veteran, two librarians, a radio personality, teachers, and more.
“I'm excited to introduce people to Shakespeare that haven't seen it before and make it accessible to those who feel that it isn't,” says Roblyer. “Most of all I'm excited to work with Lake Walk to bring our community together around art and storytelling!”
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the Pavilion lawn. Before the show begins, performance goers can enjoy authentic Texas cuisine at Campfire, The Stella Hotel’s on-site restaurant, located directly across from the Lake Walk Pavilion.
About Lake Walk Located within ATLAS and adjacent to the acclaimed Traditions Club and Community, Lake Walk is a comfortably upscale, thoughtful but lively collection of regional dining, hospitality and retail, and a premier destination in B/CS to engage the senses. Focusing on community, Lake Walk celebrates music, art, nature, and design, fashioning a place where memories aren’t just made, they are crafted.
Anchoring Lake Walk is The Stella Hotel, a 176-key upscale boutique hotel that personifies the Brazos Valley’s authentic sense of place and culture. The Stella’s on-site restaurant, Campfire, and speakeasy bar, Hershel’s, embody the delectable fare and warm hospitality found throughout the Lone Star State.
The town center also features a pavilion and plaza, a waterfront park on Lake Atlas, and retail space. Bryan-based Stafford Barrett Commercial Services, in partnership with Transwestern, is the leasing agent for Lake Walk. For more information, visit www.lakewalktx.com.
