# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: -Everything is FREE and family-friendly!
-Cascades Park, Tallahassee, FL
-May 8 – 11, 2025
-Festival Opens Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5:00 PM and Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 at 4:00 PM: Enjoy food trucks, arts and crafts, and live demonstrations throughout the park.
-Meet the Cast / Autograph Signing – May 8 after the show: Join us for a special meet-and-greet with cast members after the evening’s performance in the plaza behind the amphitheater. Posters are $15; Playbills are free. 
-Henry IV, Part 1 – May 8 – 11, Nightly at 7:30 PM: Don’t miss Wil Johnson as King Henry IV in this thrilling Shakespearean drama.
-Please be advised: this production contains scenes of violence, simulated blood, and loud sound effects including explosions.
-Sonnet Contest Winner Showcase – May 9 at 6:00 PM: Celebrate creativity with a special presentation of winning entries from our Sonnet Contest.
-ASL Enhanced Performance of Henry IV, Part 1 – May 10 at 7:30 PM: This inclusive performance features American Sign Language interpretation for all to enjoy.
-Twelfth Night by The Bardlings – May 10 and 11 at 5:00 PM: ---Enjoy a delightful youth performance by our junior acting troupe, The Bardlings.
-In the event of inclement weather, performances will be moved indoors to the auditorium at Westminster Oaks to ensure the show goes on.

Now celebrating its tenth year, Southern Shakespeare Company’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park Festival invites an annual audience of up to 10,000 over a four-day weekend to enjoy the fun and fanfare as we bring stunning Shakespeare productions to Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Florida.

This event invites well-known celebrities like Emmy award winner Kelsey Scott (12 Years a Slave, The Walking Dead), comedian Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall, Lilo & Stitch), and this year’s guest star, Wil Johnson (The House of the Dragon, Outlander), to perform William Shakespeare’s classics in Florida’s capital city!

This year, we are also thrilled to have Broadway’s Conner Wilson (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) directing our production of Henry IV, Part 1.

Modeled after Joe Papp’s Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York City, this is a family-friendly event, inviting audiences from all around the Southeast and beyond to enjoy food and libations under the stars with Free Shakespeare at Cascades Park.

Join us May 8-11, 2025 for Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 (Thursday – Sunday evenings) and the Bardlings’ presentation of Twelfth Night (Saturday – Sunday afternoons)!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tallahassee/shakespeare-in-the-park-festival-featuring-henry-iv-part-1/200027930629137
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, entertainment, performances, food-drinks, comedy, kids, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 879

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tallahassee
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cascades Park
- **lat**: 30.433875479446
- **long**: -84.277340938702
- **full address**: Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2104, United States,Tallahassee, Florida

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1 being held?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1 takes place on Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2104, United States,Tallahassee, Florida.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1 is organized by Southern Shakespeare Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shakespeare in the Park Festival, featuring Henry IV, Part 1 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tallahassee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 870+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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