Taking the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to Albuquerque soon? Time your trip for one of the Saturday trains to enjoy free performances of Shakespeare on the train.
Each Saturday in June, July, and August 2010, the UNM Department of Theatre Education and Outreach stages scenes from Shakespeare on board the train:
- June = romance scenes
- July = comedic scenes
- August = scenes of deceit and treachery.
Performances are free, but you’ll need to buy a rail ticket as usual.
The shows are only on two Saturday trains, on specific segments of the journey:
- #509 Southbound – between Santa Fe Depot (leaving at 4:32 pm) and Los Ranchos/The Journal Center.
- #506 Northbound – between Downtown ABQ station (leaving at 2:38 pm) and Santa Fe Depot.
The spotlight goes on in the first railcar behind the locomotive, in the bottom floor.
Find New Mexico Rail Runner Express train schedule and ticket information.