13 Jul Telluride Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park Presents “Twelfth Night,” 7/20-7/28!
Telluride Theatre’s 34th annual Shakespeare in the Park production is TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by James Cairl. TWELFTH NIGHT is a romantic comedy and one of the Bard’s most beloved plays. Adapted by Jen Wineman & Carter Gill.
July 20-28 at 8 p.m. (No show Thursday July 25).
$40 (adults); $20 (under 18). TICKETS available at www.telluridetheatre.org and FREE for all San Miguel County teachers and students* (*limited number of student/teacher tickets per night email info@telluridetheatre.org to claim.)
Rain or shine – audience is covered by Town Park stage. Please dress warm!
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A storm, a shipwreck. Twins Viola and Sebastian separated and both fear the other is gone forever. Viola lands in Illyria, a new place, and dresses as a boy to stay safe. She works for Orsino, whom she falls in love with. But, Orsino is madly in love with Olivia. Orsino sends Viola to court Olivia for him, but she falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives at camp and causes a mistaken identity. He marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino.
This summer’s production is set at Camp Illyria, a summer camp in the woods. A fun choice for a fresh take on a classic comedy. Fun for the whole family, but suggested ages 12+.
“Melissa Trn (Producing Director) and I just absolutely love this play and were so excited that we could produce it for our community this summer. TWELFTH NIGHT has something for everyone. We chose an edited adaptation, so audiences will have the full experience in a fast-paced, hilarious, wonderful evening.” states Sasha Cucciniello, Telluride Theatre’s Artistic Director.
Telluride Theatre is the region’s local theatre company producing year round entertainment, education and enrichment for our community. Everyone in this show – performers, designers and crew are locals (with a visiting guest director from NY) – create much-needed community artistic engagement, community-building and fun!
Guest Director James Cairl says of working on the show:
“TWELFTH NIGHT is a tightrope walk between a romantic comedy and a clown show, as if ‘When Harry Met Sally’ got mashed up with ‘Dumb and Dumber.’ The trick, I think, is being able to find the balance between the them, when one or the other is playing, and let each story be told. This is my first time working with the Telluride Theatre and, walking in, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found is a wonderful company that is willing to take risks and be open to play, working in one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Telluride is incredibly fortunate to have this company.”
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Telluride Theatre is committed to advancing the performing arts in our region through innovative productions, education programs and community involvement. We create theatre that lives in moments of truthful human connection, promotes joyful celebration and is an open dialogue, accessible to all audiences.
Learn more at telluridetheatre.org.
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