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SUMMARY:SummerScape 2026 | Delaware Shakespeare Presents "Embers of Freedom" | MOVED INDOORS
DESCRIPTION:In-person\n\n \n\nDUE TO THE PREDICTED HEAT\, THIS PROGRAM WILL 
 BE INDOORS IN THE LARGE MEETING ROOM\nSEATING IS FIRST COME\, FIRST 
 SEATED\nDOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM\n\n\nThe Lewes Public Library presents 
 SummerScape 2026\, featuring twelve live performances in our outdoor 
 pavilion beginning June 3rd. All events start at 7:00 PM.\n\n\nTonight's 
 performance is Delaware Shakespeare Presents Embers of Freedom: 
 Independence through the Eyes of Many.\n\nA powerful theatrical celebration 
 of independence\, community\, and the shared "embers of freedom" that 
 connect us all.\nDelaware Shakespeare invites audiences to reflect on a 
 timely question: “What sparks your sense of freedom?” In this expansive 
 and engaging performance\, Del Shakes presents a dramatic reading of the 
 Declaration of Independence that explores this question—and weaves in the 
 voices that were left out of its creation. The performers will share 
 writings from former slaves like Frederick Douglas\, poetry from Indigenous 
 perspectives\, stories of queer joy\, and more.\n\nDel Shakes is the 
 region’s premiere professional Shakespearean ensemble. Since 2003\, the 
 Wilmington-based troupe has performed a wide array of Shakespeare’s works 
 and Shakespeare-adjacent projects across Delaware and beyond.\n\nThis 
 program is part of Lewes 250\, a commemoration of America’s 250th 
 anniversary\, honoring our town’s rich past and bright future. Lewes 250 
 brings neighbors\, visitors\, and local organizations together in 
 celebration of the “First Town in the First State.”\n\n\nNew this 
 year:\n\nNo registration required! First come\, first seated.\n\nOpen 
 seating under and around the pavilion\, and on the grass. Plenty of room 
 for all!\n\nGuests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets\, 
 or borrow one of the library’s folding chairs. Note: To help maintain 
 clear sightlines for all\, guests with higher-backed chairs are kindly 
 asked to sit toward the back of the pavilion.\n\nPicnics are welcome!\n\nIn 
 case of inclement weather\, the performance will be in the large meeting 
 room of the library. That decision will be made by 1:00 PM the day of the 
 scheduled event and posted on the library’s website and social media 
 (Facebook and Instagram). Seating in the large meeting room will be 
 first-come\, first seated in chairs we will provide.\n\n\nSummerScape 2026 
 Schedule\n\nWednesday\, June 3 | Between the Earth and Sky: Irish Songs\, 
 Stories\, and Dances\nWednesday\, June 10 | From the Fields to the City: A 
 Blues Journey \nWednesday\, June 17 | Soul of Langston: An Evening with 
 Langston Hughes\nThursday\, June 18 | Singers Songwriters Presents Bruce 
 Songs\nWednesday\, June 24 | Singers Songwriters Presents I’ve Lived 
 Country Music Featuring Bobby Tomberlin\nWednesday\, July 8 | The Nanticoke 
 Indian Dance Troupe \nWednesday\, July 15 | Delaware Shakespeare Presents 
 Embers of Freedom: Independence through the Eyes of Many\nWednesday\, July 
 22 | Jake’s Americana Bluegrass Band\nWednesday\, July 29 | African Drum 
 Circle with Mister Boom Boom\nWednesday\, August 5 | Singers Songwriters 
 Presents America Sings Broadway\nWednesday\, August 12 | A Spanish Evening 
 with SonDeBaril Flamenco\nSaturday\, August 22 | First State Ballet 
 \n\n\nThank you to the generous sponsors who made this series 
 possible:\n\nJack Lingo\, REALTOR and Browseabout Books\nLPL Braithwaite 
 Endowment Fund and M&T Charitable Foundation\nThe Inn at Canal Square and 
 Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA)\n\nDDOA is a state agency\, in 
 partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes 
 Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.\n\n
LOCATION:Pavilion\, Lewes Public Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
CATEGORIES:Community and Culture
CONTACT;CN="Rebecca Lowe":MAILTO:rebecca.lowe@lib.de.us
STATUS:CONFIRMED
UID:LibCal-15521577
URL:https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15521577
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