ALMetro360 July 2018

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Designated as the State Theatre of Alabama, ASF boldly serves up lavish and ambitious performances each season with each pro- duction thoughtfully planned and built by highly-skilled profes- sionals. ASF also casts only professional actors to perform on its stages. Productions of this caliber do not come cheaply and are also why support through giving is just as critical as purchasing tickets to the theater. As the state’s largest non-profit arts organi- zation, ASF leads the way for culture and the arts in Alabama. ASF builds community by engaging, entertaining and inspiring people with the transformative theatrical performances and com- pelling educational and outreach initiatives. The SchoolFest pro- gram has continued to grow and impact more than 45,000 students from around the state annually, exposing them to world class theater, art and arts education. This program is only made possible by sponsorship from community leaders and donors. The 2017-2018 season, ASF joined in the statewide celebration of Alabama’s bicentennial. We looked to some of our native heroes whose triumphs and trails were woven into the fabric of our state’s history. Tuscumbia-native Helen Keller endeavors to find a voice and define the world around her with the help of The Miracle Worker, Anne Sullivan . Redtails, the men of the 332nd Fighter Group, were destined to Fly in a story about the first African-Amer- ican military inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen. Legendary college football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant finds his path to the gridiron and learns what it takes to be a winner in Bear Country . Remaining titles in the 2017-2018 line-up include: Annie and Menapause the Musical . Tickets are on sale now at asf.net or through the Box Office. 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 www.asf.net Box Office: 1.800.841.4273 Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter JULY 2018 57 BEST OF ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ......................................................................