IN MEMORY OF MILTON E. POLSKY
As a writer and educator, one of Milton’s greatest inspirations was William Shakespeare. He studied the Bard for decades and even wrote books about Shakespeare including Dear Will, Sound Advice from Shakespeare. Each year, Milt looked forward to The Public Theater's productions of Shakespeare in the Park. He began attending the performances with his wife Roberta when the Delacorte Theater first opened. And every summer, he cherished the opportunity to wait in line for free tickets — and then enjoyed the shows with his family and friends. In August of 2001, with Roberta by his side, he slept on the ticket line overnight in front of The Public in order to get highly-coveted tickets for Chekhov's The Seagull. He felt so much joy being in the Delacorte Theater.
We mourn the passing of Milton Polsky, cherished member of The Public Theater community. We celebrate his love of Free Shakespeare in the Park, a tradition that has provided free Shakespeare to millions of New Yorkers for generations. We will miss him and continue to honor him.
To make a gift in Milton’s memory, please donate below. Your support will ensure that Free Shakespeare in the Park continues for generations to come.
To make a donation, click here: https://publictheater.org/support-us/donate/supportthepublicpolsky/
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