As anyone who has attended college as a freshman can testify, there are plenty of 101 level classes to consider. But a new “class” experience has arrived in downtown Muskegon and it is truly a 101 level experience unlike any other you have probably had in your life.
For starters, “
Buzzed Bard: Shakespeare 101” is different because it takes place at the stunningly beautiful 18th Amendment Spirits Co. in downtown Muskegon and is performed by the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company— Michigan’s only year-round, touring, professional Shakespeare company.
This brand new event and very fresh take on the dinner theatrical concept invites the audience to experience a delicious four-course meal (see menu below) while being entertained with vignettes of unsightly scenes from Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” “The Comedy of Errors,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” and “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
And with any good 101 experience is the chance for the “instructors” to add some festive Shakespeare-themed improv works as well as live music with a Shakespearean drinking game.
What makes this night stand out from all the other dinner and a theater options in our city is the chance to stay in your seat while enjoying a thrilling interactive dinner-theatre show.
Cost to attend “Buzzed Bard: Shakespeare 101” is $50./person or $90./couple. Those interested are encouraged to call 18th Amendment Spirits Co.’s General Manager, Jo, to reserve a spot. Payment is due at time of reservation and, as you can imagine, space is limited for this first time event.
Here are the four courses included with your paid admission:
First course:
Appetizer Buffet: Dark breads, butter, fruit, spreads, cheeses, olives
Passed Cocktail: Nick Bottom’s Curse - Bourbon, Honey, Lemon, Soda
Second course:
Endive, radicchio and carrot salad with pulled chicken and white balsamic dressing
Cocktail: Virago -Vodka, lemon syrup, orange juice,sparkling wine
Third course:
Wood fire roasted fish fillet with fresh garlic, pearl onions, and parsley with lemon sauce served with pink peppercorn risotto and broccolini
(Vegetarian Option: Ratatouille, pink peppercorn risotto and broccolini)
Cocktail: O! be some other name - Gin, rose water, basil syrup, lime juice
Fourth course:
Apple dumplings and vanilla bean ice cream
Cocktail: Shylock’s change - Mulled Rum Wine