Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare's tragedy imagines a world in which republican senators actually stand up to a populist leader who is arrogating imperial authority for himself. Crazy, right? Smith Street Stage's Jonathan Hopkin's directs this Brooklyn production, which marks his company's 15th year of presenting free classical theater outdoors. Louis Butelli, Amara James Aja, Katie Willmorth and Bryce Foley lead the cast of 12. (Reserve in advance to ensure chair seating, or feel free to bring your own seats and blankets.)