Short Shakespeare!
Twelfth Night
SATURDAYS 11:00 A.M.
March 5
April 9, 2016
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
adapted and directed by Kirsten Kelly
The Play
Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is designed to immerse students, young audiences and families alike in the playwright’s timeless work in this 75-minute abridged production. A pair of shipwrecked twins set into motion a tale of mistaken identity and unlikely love. Separated from her brother Sebastian, the quick-thinking Viola adopts a male disguise and enters the service of the handsome Duke Orsino—only to find herself in the middle of a triangle of unrequited love. Following each Saturday performance, the actors remain on stage for a question-and-answer session, then join the audience in the Lobby for conversations and photos.
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The Story
A shipwrecked young woman dressed as a man enters the service of a handsome duke, landing in the middle of a love triangle.
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A Scholar's Perspective
"Should we give in to such desires? That is the question that the play poses so acutely for its characters and for us."
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Access Shakespeare
CST strives to make our facility and performances accessible to all patrons. Our staff is ready to help in any way possible.
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The Players
Creative Team
Kirsten Kelly Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Rachel Healy Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Ethan Deppe Composer and Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Elizabeth Swanson Assistant Director
Kathryn Walsh Verse Coach
Cast
La Shawn Banks Malvolio
Lynn Robert Berg Antonio / Captain
Ronald Conner Sir Toby Belch
Dominic Conti Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Donavan Diaz Fabian
Lydia Berger Gray Maria
Rebecca Hurd Viola
Nik Kmiecik Curio / Priest
Krystel Lucas Olivia
Will Mobley Feste
Neal Moeller Orsino
Blake Montgomery Antonio / Captain
Colin Morgan Valentine / First Officer
Nate Santana Sebastian
Additional Sponsors
Lead Program Support
Major Program Support
Additional Perennial Support Funded by
The Malott Family Student Access Fund
The Pritzker Foundation Team Shakespeare Fund
The Segal Family Foundation Student Matinee Fund
Additional Credits
Presented in the Jentes Family Auditorium
Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night is part of
