It began in 1986, with Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. American Stage would hold ten performances – all free – at Demens Landing Park for just two weeks in April. Materials and time were donated, sets built, picnics packed. 8,000 people attended, and a tradition was born.
Now, American Stage is fighting to save it.
“Park has continued to be the most popular and beloved program that we produce. The memories made and the connections that happen when we sit under the stars and enjoy theatre together, are unique and priceless,” says Director of Advancement Pamela Arbisi.
The level of community support for our Save Park campaign has been immense, and truly heartening. We are closing in on our $500,000 fundraising goal, which has enabled us to continue planning our production for the 2025-2026 season! Join us to Save Park!
...more CORE MEMORIES made.
...more ART with our COMMUNITY.
...more POWERFUL STORIES. BOLDLY TOLD.
Raymond James, Connie & Garner Koons, Ebrahim Busheri, Susan & Robb Hough, Beth A. Houghton & Scott K. Wagman, Deborah DeBerry Long, Mary & Mark Myers, Kelly Ornell, Brian Reale, Willi Rudowsky & Hal Freedman, Sally & John Fodor
From anniversaries celebrated to first dates, we've heard many of your stories and seen many of them unfold before our eyes year after year. This year, we heard a group of friends as they left say, 'core memory just made’.
"How many core memories have been made at Park?"
- Helen R. Murray, Producing Artistic Director
Share yours with us!
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