For years we've all enjoyed the American Stage Theatre's productions in the park at Demens Landing. Many of the local restaurants provide picnic dinners that you can take with you - and of course you can pack your own picnic dinner and wine. For many years this was Shakespeare in the Park, but this year's it's "The Pirates of Penzance".:.
This will run in downtown St Petersburg from April 9 to May 4. The Gala Under the Stars fundraising event is April 11th. The "pay what you can" nights are April 9 and 10.
Learn more or reserve tickets at www.americanstage.org.
Now that we've been and seen it:
Missy - hope your son is continuing to be involved in theater.
Brian - American Stage Theater for most of their years did Shakespeare in the Park here - only in the last few years have they departed from that.
Chris - bring your own chairs. There was plenty of room last night, and I'd suggest positioning yourself a bit back from the "crowd". There's actually a little rise which gives you great views of the stage. Many people just use blankets, but in my old age I'd recommend bringing a chair.