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Interested in how speech changes humans, how ordinary people are roiled by persuasive rhetoric? You’ll find stimulating fodder here. Starring the complex actor Julian Parker under the stylish direction of Tyrone Phillips.
–CHICAGO TRIBUNE
A timely new theatrical film tailored for the virtual experience. It’s time to write the revolution. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, the humble, apolitical poet Cinna hardly says a word before being mistaken for a conspirator against Caesar, and torn to pieces by an angry mob. Now Cinna searches for the subject of a new poem and invites us, the audience, to write along live in this searing exploration of words and actions, protests and power. The North American Premiere production of Tim Crouch’s I, Cinna (the poet) is staged by Tyrone Phillips, founder and artistic director of acclaimed ensemble-based Definition Theatre.
Chicago Shakespeare is committed to making its performances accessible to all patrons. ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Closed Captioning services are available.
CREATIVE TEAM
Tim Crouch Writer
Tyrone Phillips Director
Yu Shibagaki Scenic Designer
Christine Pascual Costume Designer
Jason Lynch Lighting Designer
Mikhail Fiksel Sound Designer
Mike Tutaj Video Designer
Jinni Pike Production Stage Manager
CAST
Julian Parker Cinna