North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, presents free theatre under the stars all summer long from early May until the end of October. Join them for the summer season and enjoy quality classic drama in a delightful outdoor setting.
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The Hidden Treasures of Asheville
<p>In partnership with the Montford Park Players, the longest running Shakespeare company in North Carolina, the inns of the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association are offering two packages that can only be purchased by our guests. Contact your inn owner for details and booking. Check out www.montfordparkplayers.org for performance schedules.</p>
<p><strong>Package 1:</strong><br /><br />The Shakespeare Sensation: Enjoy a performance by a locally beloved theatre company that few tourists experience, dine at one of Asheville's highly-rated neighborhood haunts, and be treated as a backstage VIP.<br /><br /></p>
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<li>Ticket for special reserved seating</li>
<li>"Free Shakespeare" T-shirt (sizes S-XXL)</li>
<li>Complimentary beverage</li>
<li>"Dress Up and Play!"- a costumed walk-on role in a scene</li>
<li>Dining discount card worth 15% off your food bill at Tod's Tasties and Olive or Twist.</li>
<li>A paperback copy of the play script signed by all the cast</li>
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<p><br />The package is $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for children.</p>
<p><strong>Package 2:</strong><br /><br />Behind the Scene Masonic Tour: Exclusive private backstage tour of Asheville's historic Masonic Temple. Your Masonic tour guide will show you all the hidden places in the Temple and divulge many of the secrets of Freemasonry. The Temple was completed in 1915 and the theatre contains hand-painted backdrops by Thomas Gibbs Moses, an outstanding scenic artist of the early 20th century. Free parking.<br /><br />Tours can be scheduled during the afternoon and are $10 per person.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Participating Inns:</strong></p>
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<li>Applewood Manor Inn B&B — Check Availability (800) 442-2197</li>
<li>Chestnut Street Inn — Check Availability (800) 294-8599</li>
<li>Dry Ridge Inn — Check Availability (800) 839-3899</li>
<li>Inn on Main Street — Check Availability (877) 873-6074</li>
<li>The Lion & the Rose — Check Availability (800) 546-6988</li>
<li>North Lodge on Oakland — Check Availability (800) 282-3602</li>
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