Theatre@First presents Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale'

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

Theatre@First toasts Shakespeare anew with 'The Winter's Tale.' Eight shows, with original live music. Directed by Kamela Dolinova.
Performances minutes from Davis Square!

A jealous king. A phantom queen. A foundling child.
The Winter's Tale,' one of Shakespeare's late tragicomedies, is gripping, funny, mysterious and beautiful. From the ruin and passionate remorse brought about by a king's rage, this play builds to one of the most magical and joyful conclusions in all of theatre.

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 23, 24, 25, 26
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
April 29, 30, May 1, 2

All shows at 8:00 PM, except Sunday the 26th, a 3:00 PM matinee.

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"The Winter’s Tale"
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Kamela J. Dolinova

Featuring live, original music written by Michael Veloso

"The Winter's Tale" explores themes of jealousy, leadership, love, and forgiveness. A jealous king nearly topples his own kingdom when he falsely accuses his queen of adultery with his childhood friend. Years later, in the pastoral landscapes of his old friend's kingdom, the seeds are planted for reunion, redemption, and rebirth.

Tragedy. Romance. Redemption. Exits pursued by Bears.
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TICKETS:

$12 general/ $10 seniors & students

Ticket reservation link, or 1-888-874-7554

Facebook page! Invite your friends!

VENUE:
Unity Church of God
6 Williams Street, at College Ave. View Map
A few minutes' walk from Davis Square
Short flight of stairs, no wheelchair access

Comments

[myselftheliar.livejournal.com]

I cannot wait. This is one of my absolute favorite Shakespeare plays.

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

THE BEAR-CAVALRY OF BOHEMIA RIDES AGAIN!

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

Really? Tell why, I'm very curious!

[smacaski.livejournal.com]

WE DECORATE WITH ANTLERS!

[ron_newman]

This, after Coriolanus, will be the second Shakespeare play I see this year that I have never before read or seen performed.

[myselftheliar.livejournal.com]

Well first, EXIT PURSUED BY BEAR, obviously. And dildos. I love the dichotomy between the more psychological aspects of the play and then the GRAND CRAZY WACKYTIME ending (don't want to spoil it for those who haven't read/seen it!) The characters are some of the richest in any Shakespeare play, I feel.

Oh god I could go on forever, but I am at work. Augh. Someday I shall wax poetic on the Bard forever and ever.

[ron_newman]

Please post this announcement to bard_in_boston as well.

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

Oh, I have _every_ intention to, but will edit it down a bit for it. That post is coming tonight too! (and b0st0n, of course. Doing a press task at the mo')

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

trufax: the king of Bohemia trains bears as war cavalry. Pass it on.

[ron_newman]

Well then go see this first (18 minutes' walk from Davis Square), then the theatre@first show advertised here.

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

Totally agree, Ron! How cool is it that Actors' Shakespeare Project decided to locate at the Armory?
Also, people, not only see their current show 'Coriolanus' but look at some of the outreach 'come watch a fight choreography!' 'come talk about da Bard' events they're up to (scroll down the show page)
http://www.actorsshakespeareproject.org/season5/coriolanus.html

[fefie.livejournal.com]

"How cool is it that Actors' Shakespeare Project decided to locate at the Armory?"

Very very cool. They are my neighbors now!

The production of Coriolanus makes awesome use of the new performance space (hard to believe it was was the old dingy drill hall!) It's a really versatile space.

This event next Monday looks good:
March 30, 2009, 7pm
Coriolanus Conversations: The Politics of Compromise
Moderated by Director Robert Walsh

[ron_newman]

I'm going to that. See you there?

Facebook

[barumonkey.livejournal.com]

Here's the link to the Facebook Event page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=62961373827

Add it to your calendar and invite your friends!

[fredrickegerman.livejournal.com]

desireearmfeldt can testify that Archduke Franz Ferdinand's castle in Bohemia was in fact decorated entirely with antlers and stuffed heads.

[kissoflife.livejournal.com]

Truth, the Intarwebs show us! Pics at bottom of this page:
http://private-tours.net/special_tour/dEste/
Oh let us see handlebar moustaches on Polixenes and the whole Bohemia set.