Join the Arlington Center for the Arts and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's Apprentice Program on Friday, August 4 at 7:00 PM for their rousing rendition of Shakespeare's classic yarn...Henry IV, part 1! Bring a lawn chair or a picnic, and enjoy the bard in your own backyard! The First Part of King Henry IV uncovers mounting tensions and tests of loyalty to King Henry’s crown–seen by some as stolen from his predecessor, King Richard II. As factions turn against the king, the country’s turmoil causes the young, slacker Prince Henry (and friends) to step up in defense of his father’s kingdom. Shakespeare’s famed history play asks us, “What will we do in times of political crisis? Play dead or fight back?” Join us on Friday, August 4 for this fast, family-friendly adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays...set against the gorgeous backdrop of one of Arlington's most scenic parks! Additional information on this event can be found here.