Arts

"Each of Shakespeare's verses is written with a rhythm and passion that resonates as exquisite music to our ears," said Junko Ohtsu. "We believe such close rapport between music and words will open the audiences' imagination..." said world renowned violinist."

"I loved the mythology and heroic quality of the boards, each one having its own secret history, but I really only did that on the side, as donations, until collectors started to become interested," said Miller. "The boards just really caught on."

"A show for the finish fetish enthusiast," said Eric Firestone.

"My goal has always been to bring opera to people who might never go to the opera -- to introduce the genre to people who may not have thought they would love it or relate to it -- and at the same time, not just satisfy, but delight, opera-lovers," said Melissa Zapin.

An established thespian and special guest commentators will provide an insider's take on the featured films.

"What better way to welcome the summer than to pay homage to the element that surrounds us?" asked Tulla Booth.

"Southampton audiences have shown great love of cinema and the Southampton Village location couldn't be more perfect for outdoor screenings," said Anne Chaisson.

"Playing live is the most important thing that we do as a band," explained guitarist/songwriter, Michael Timmins. "It is the one constant in our career that connects that first gig thirty years ago to today."

Mortified organizers describe the show as "a comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids…There are a million stories buried in the pages of people's lives. Our mission is to help people find them."

"James Lecesne's multihued performance glows with such humanity (and robust humor) that you may find yourself choking back a tear or two," says The New York Times.