(Courtesy of BBPAC) The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the tri-state area’s premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative arts education—in the heart of Teaneck, just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge. Following a stellar second season of professional theater, Black Box Studios—in partnership with the Township of Teaneck and with funding made possible by The Puffin Foundation—brings Shakespeare to Bergen County with touring productions of Macbeth and Twelfth Night. Both shows began performances in Teaneck’s Votee Park the first weekend in August. The troupe will continue to perform in Votee Park, and will also bring both shows to Englewood, Ridgewood and Park Ridge.

Shakespeare in the Park is produced with the help of the Puffin Foundation; Arbor Terrace Senior Living; Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC; Bogota Savings Bank; Eidman Law; Five Star Senior Residences; Wendy Wineburgh Dessanti of Weichert Realtors; Fairleigh Dickinson University; and Wegmans.

Macbeth and Twelfth Night will play throughout the month of August, through August 29. Performances are mostly held in Teaneck’s Votee Park, with some additional performances in Englewood, Ridgewood and Park Ridge. There are matinee and nighttime shows. All shows are free to the public. Audiences are asked to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Please visit www.BlackBoxPAC.com/Shakespeare for a complete list of show dates, times and locations.

Shakespeare in the Park plays the following performance schedule:

In Teaneck’s Votee Park

Sun, 8/12, at 2 p.m. Macbeth

Sun, 8/19, at 2 p.m. Twelfth Night

In Englewood (outside the library)

Wed, 8/8, at 6:30 p.m. Macbeth

Wed, 8/15, at 6:30 p.m. Twelfth Night

Wed, 8/22, at 6:30 p.m. Macbeth

Wed, 8/29, at 6:30 p.m. Twelfth Night

In Park Ridge’s Davies Memorial Field

Mon, 8/13, at 7 p.m. Macbeth

Tues, 8/14, at 7 p.m. Twelfth Night

In Ridgewood’s Memorial Park at Van Neste Square:

Sun, 8/26, at 4 p.m. Twelfth Night