The comedy with an enticing romantic atmosphere expands on the interludes and riotous disorder expected of the occasion. Opens January 25.
The show is directed by Liam O’Sruitheain, assisted by Jane Gayer, and features the eloquent and incredibly talented: Erica Boismenu, Bill Casler, Audrey Colton Smith, Will Futterman, Jim Hammond, Kathryn Hearon, Andrew Hickman, Brian Hildebrandt, Mary Hildebrandt, Rick Jenkins, A. Lynn Jesus, Brian Johnson, Daniel Liefer, Justin Mason, Bruce Moon, Joy Postyeni and Ed Victor.
The opening night performance is followed by a complimentary dessert and champagne reception.
A shipwreck, a young woman disguised as a boy, a grieving Countess, a love-sick Duke, mistaken identities and a whole panoply of merry rogues make this one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. When young Viola is washed ashore following a catastrophic shipwreck, she seeks to protect her honor by disguising herself as a boy.
Taking service with the handsome Duke Orsino, she soon finds herself wooing the proud Olivia on her master’s behalf. Olivia is not at all interested in the Duke’s proposal, but she finds herself completely smitten with the young boy (she thinks) who woos so prettily. More confusion ensues with jealousy, fights, duels, double-crosses and some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful language. After all, “The course of true love never did run smooth” even if, at the finish, “All’s well that ends well”.
TICKETS
January 25- Feb 10.
Wedn-Sat 7:30pm / Sun 2pm
$24Adult/ $18Senior (60 and over)/ $12.00 Student.
148 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend
541-389-0803
Preview Night January 24, 7:30 pm.
Tickets on sale at the door only ($10), starting at 6:30pm, general admission.