PE Tempest 4-30 — File 25-0332

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000219 File #: 24-020579 Public Event Application for: Theatre@First Organization name: The Tempest Event name: This event includes rehearsals and Description: performances of William Shakespeare's classic play, The Tempest, about events on an isolated island following a storm. Nathan Tufts Park at Powder House Circle. We Location: will be using the upper area of the park, plus a portajohn next to the existing (locked) restrooms. Rehearsals: 4/30/2025, 5/7/2025, 5/14/2025, 5/21 Date(s): /2025, 5/27/2025, 5/28/2025, 5/29/2025, 5/31/2025, 6/1 /2025, 6/3/2025, 6/4/2025, 6/5/2025 Performances: 6/6/2025, 6/7/2025, 6/8/2025, 6/13/2025, 6 /14/2025, 6/15/2025, 6/20/2025, 6/21/2025, 6/22/2025 Performance Rain Dates: 6/27, 6/28, 6/29 Rain date(s): Rehearsals: 6:30pm/Performances Setup starts at (time): 5pm 9pm Event ends at (time): The Tempest by William Shakespeare Entertainment: One portajohn and up to three Temporary Structures: small tents (less than 10x10) used for storage and costume changing areas during the performances. Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 100 Total people attending: 600 Maximum attendees accommodated: 200 Total Somerville residents attending: 400 Suggested Attendee fees or suggested donations: donation $10/person or $20/family $4000 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Somerville residents will have the opportunity to gather for free performances of William Shakespeare's play, The Tempest. The cultural benefits include education and entertainment. Residents will also have the opportunity to audition and volunteer in advance to take part in the production and create art in community. Financial benefits: The performances will draw people to Nathan Tufts park, increasing foot traffic and potential sales for nearby businesses. Elizabeth Hunter Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We will post flyers locally, make social media posts, and reach out to local press. Food served? No If permitted we would like to offer commercially individually sealed snacks (chips, candy bars, etc.) to our audience. This is not a core part of the event. Caterer used? No Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants The park is accessible to all. We additionally hope to provide an accessible portajohn. Arrangements:

Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? Yes Budget permitting, we will rent an accessible portajohn for our audiences to be in place throughout the performance period. Liability Insurance? Yes Theatre@First is covered for rehearsals and performances in any location by Great American Insurance Co. Will any public parks be used? Yes Nathan Tufts Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes Marian, Or the True Tale of Robin Hood (June 8-23, 2024) Henry V (June 4-12, 2022) Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions Applicant must apply for permits for all dates through MyRec. Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions Vendor completes P&R permit https://somervillema.myrec.com/info/facilities/default.aspx Charles Breen, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved