Welcome back! Idaho Shakespeare opens with a thriller and a bit of a return to normal Dana Oland, The Idaho Statesman
Jul. 15 Opening night 2021 at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise marked a welcome return to something that was at least close to normal you know, the way things were before a global pandemic stopped the world and shut down ISF s 2020 season.
This season still feels a bit different, but don t let the heat or the pandemic protocols keep you away. It s still a wonderful night of theater and community by the Boise Foothills.
Although last Saturday s opening night was hot, it still was pleasant enough, with a breeze wafting through the riverside park and an abundance of shade in the amphitheater. By act two of Sleuth, it was cool enough for a wrap. A near-capacity crowd of more than 700 spread out for dining some with masks, some without at tables or on the grass, for a more literal picnic meal.