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Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, has named directors for its 2019 season.

As Montford Park Players branches out to include classically inspired works along with the Shakespeare the community is accustomed to seeing on the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre stage, it was imperative to hire seasoned and knowledgeable directors.

This season's directors were found within the community. Their love of the material, expert eyes and pride in doing the difficult work will have Montford Park Players delivering the quality shows that made 2018 the biggest season in its history.

Montford Park Players aims to raise the bar even higher this year with the following offerings:

May 3-25: "Shakespeare in Love," based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard and adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, with music by Paddy Cunneen. Directed by Julie Richardson.

May 31-June 22: "Henry IV, Part 1," by William Shakespeare. Directed by Mary Dillon.

June 28-July 27: "Robin Hood: Quest for Justice," by Jeff Messer & Robert Akers. Directed by Michael Lilly. (a world premiere)

Aug. 2-24: Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare. Directed by Mandy Bean.

Aug. 30-Sept. 14: A Winter’s Tale, by William Shakespeare. Directed by Scott Keel.

Sept. 20-Oct. 5: "16 Years Tried," by Travis Lowe. Directed by John P. Mendenhall (world premiere)

December: "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens (dates and director to be announced)

For more information, visit montfordparkplayers.org or call 828-254-5146.