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Interview with Jamie Weeder, Artistic Director of UP Shakes - "Bug"

The Upper Peninsula Shakespeare Festival, also known as UP Shakes, will present "Bug" by Tracy Letts at the upstairs Community Room of the Ore Dock Brewing Company this summer 2018.  We spoke with the Artistic Director of UP Shakes, Jamie Weeder about the core story of the play and what the audience can expect.

Visit upshakes.org for more information about the performances and tickets.

 
Tracy Letts is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright based in Chicago. Other works include August Osage County, Killer Joe, and Superior Donuts. 
 
Please note:
This play contains graphic language, disturbing situations, simulated drug use and violence.

Kurt lives in Marquette with his family and can’t imagine living anywhere else. He loves music, games, running, being near water, and a fine cold brew coffee.