SUMMER ASSOCIATES NIGHT AT THE FREE FOR ALL

On Thursday, May 31st, the Shakespeare Theatre Company will again host its memorable Summer Associates Night at Carter Barron Amphitheatre. Participants will enjoy a special evening that includes a pre-show gathering with complimentary wine and beer, an optional barbeque dinner, followed by a performance of Shakespeare's comedy Love's Labor's Lost. This is the Shakespeare Theatre Company's third production of this work. The Theatre is proud to bring back the same magical production to audiences this summer.

The Shakespeare Theatre Company initiated its summer Free For All with a commitment to introduce new and diverse audiences to some of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Since its inception in 1991, more than 500,000 people have attended the annual free event at Carter Barron Amphitheatre. Made possible by invaluable support from local sponsors and the Theatre's community-minded Artistic Director, Michael Kahn, the Free For All has quickly become one of Washington's most beloved traditions.

Free For All performances are free and open to the public and have become a highlight for Washington-area residents and visitors. Their popularity often makes it difficult to find a seat, but Summer Associates Night gives members of your firm the opportunity to enjoy the experience without the worry and hassle of standing in line and struggling through the crowds. We reserve a section for your law firm and others participating in the event. It is a wonderful opportunity to entertain your summer associates and attorneys while bringing them together with other colleagues.

As a sponsoring firm, we reserve a section of seats for you and recognize your firm’s event in the Free For All program for that evening. We encourage as many as 50 associates and partners from each firm to attend. With a tax-deductible contribution, you can join other law firms and their summer associates and lawyers in this community tradition. 

If you wish to participate, please see the list of benefits and order forms below.

Should you have any questions, please email us. We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the park.

Benefits
For a tax-deductible contribution to the Shakespeare Theatre Company, your firm will receive the following benefits:

  • All firms will picnic in a Shakespeare Theatre Company tent adjacent to the amphitheatre. We are happy to guarantee picnic tables labeled with the firm's name to those who commit to Summer Associates Night by the RSVP deadline of Friday, May 18th. After that date, picnic tables will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Complimentary beer and wine will be served in the reserved picnic area for all guests in your party.
  • Your law firm will receive reserved seating in preferred sections of the amphitheatre for the performance.
  • Your law firm will be recognized on the special program insert printed for the evening program.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
SUMMER ASSOCIATES NIGHT

ORDER FORMS: Order forms for tickets and dinners are available by clicking here and need to be returned via fax to 202.547.0226.

Parking: Carter Barron Amphitheatre is on 16th Street at Colorado Avenue in Rock Creek Park. Free on-site parking is available. Last year, the parking lot was filled to capacity. To increase chances of finding a spot quickly, we encourage carpooling. In any case, please allow extra time to park, enter the park grounds, and collect your firm's tickets from the ticket distribution area. If you are taking several cars to the park, we suggest meeting your group at the Carter Barron Box Office.

Arrival and Ticket Distribution: Reserved tickets may be picked up at the event and will not be available before that time. Tickets will be held under your firm's name and cannot be held under individuals' names. After you collect your tickets from the desk and distribute them to your colleagues, you will be able to enter the tent. Volunteers and staff members will be on hand to direct you to that location.   Each individual will need a ticket to get into the summer associates picnic area.

Performance Seating: Seats will be reserved in the amphitheatre for your firm as a group. One representative of your firm should be designated to go into the amphitheatre at 7:00 p.m. to claim your reserved section seating. Your section will be marked by a sign; Theatre staff will be on hand to direct your representative and your summer associates. If you are not seated by 7:20 p.m., your seats will be released.

Attire: Clothing at the Free For All ranges from casual office attire to summer sport wear. The temperature is usually in the high 70s or 80s but may drop once the sun goes down. Dress accordingly.

Rain Policy: Performances will be canceled only in the event of a steady downpour or thunderstorm and only immediately before the scheduled performance. In the case of light rain, we may briefly delay the action before resuming when and if the weather permits. If the performance is canceled due to rain showers, we have scheduled a Rain Date of Friday, June 1.

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