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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University's popular Bard in the Quad program returns for its 11^th season in August with a production of Shakespeare's witty and romantic, "Love's Labour's Lost."

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. August 4-7 and August 11-14 on OSU's Memorial Union Quad, 2501 S.W. Jefferson Way, Corvallis.

Bard in the Quad brings innovative Shakespeare productions to Corvallis in a casual, fun summer atmosphere. Performances are held outdoors and no seating is provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring low lawn chairs and/or blankets, warm clothing and a picnic dinner if desired. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. and no one will be seated prior to that time.

"Love's Labour's Lost" is the story of King Ferdinand and his three companions who vow to dedicate their lives to study and forbid the presence of women within the court. Their resolve is soon tested when the Princess of France and her three beautiful ladies in waiting arrive to Navarre. Love games quickly ensue as Ferdinand, Biron, Longaville and Dumain attempt to win the hearts of their guests through a series of ridiculous courtship rituals.

The play is set in an elegant garden inspired by the 18^th-century French court of Versailles and will feature original music composed for the production.

The cast features Oregon State University students, staff, alumni and community members, including: Stuart Ashenbrenner as Longaville; Blair Bowmer as Maria; Grant Davis as Biron; Ariel Ginsburg as Boyet; PJ Harris as Dull; Joseph Hill as Costard; Matt Holland as Don Armado; Diana Jepsen as Princess; Reed Morris as Ferdinand; Alycia Olivar as Mote; Emily Peters as Jaquenetta; Mike Stephens as Holofernes; Kelsea Vierra-Ashenbrenner as Rosaline; Alex Weingarten as Dumain; and Reneé Zipp as Catherine.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for OSU students. Tickets are available for purchase online at bardinthequad.org. An "early Bard special" discount is available now through July 22 on tickets purchased online.

For questions regarding tickets, seating, group ticket discounts and other accommodations, contact Marissa Solini, the box office manager, at 541-737-2784.