The Society for the Protection of NH Forests (Forest Society) and the Bretzfelder Park Committee are proud to announce the kickoff of the Bretzfelder Park Summer Family Educational Series on August 6. From Shakespeare in the Valley to New Hampshire’s moose population, the free programs will be held on Wednesday evenings outdoors at the Bretzfelder Park. All programming, except for Godspell, will take place at Bretzfelder Park, 581 Prospect Street in Bethlehem. Godspell will take place at Forest Society North at The Rocks in the amphitheater, or inside the Carriage Barn if it rains.

To RSVP to the event visit the Forest Society web site at https://www.forestsociety.org/events. Registration is not required but appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome, those registered will receive updates about any changes to the programming.

Godspell
August 6 at 6 p.m.
Amphitheater at Forest Society North at The Rocks, 113 Glessner Road, Bethlehem
To kick off our Bretzfelder summer series (but being held at The Rocks), award-winning Theatre Under the Stars’ Summer Festival returns for its’ celebratory 20th season of free/pay what you can professional family-friendly theatre. Performing Godspell, created by Carnegie Mellon undergrad John Michael Tebelak to promote love, compassion and hope in turbulent times. This fun, joyous and uplifting one-of-a-kind musical has been an enduring classic ever since producer Edgar Lansbury opened it in NYC in 1971. Taken mostly from the Gospel of St. Matthew, with new songs composed by Stephen Shwartz (of “Wicked” fame) this heart-felt show interweaves the story of Jesus and his followers from baptism to resurrection with re-imagined hymns, beautifully harmonized songs and jubilant musical numbers. It’s an inspiring celebration of light triumphing over darkness--serving as a hope-filled reminder that a small group of people can change the world.