Twelfth Night, or What You Will at Writers Theatre
Dates: (11/7/2018 - 12/16/2018 )
Writers Theatre |
325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, 60022
Glencoe, 60022
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Welcome to an uproarious world of drunkards and wine-drenched parties, depressive noblemen and dueling musicians, idiots and veteran jesters, religious zealots and erotic misunderstandings, all set to a live gypsy-rock score. Pig Iron uses its highly physical performance style to embrace one of Shakespeare's most wicked comedies, and exploits Shakespeare's wordplay with an immediacy that is alive, funny, and unpredictable.
Alternately absurd and heartfelt, Twelfth Night, or What You Will is replete with practical jokes, gender confusion, and mistaken identity: Girl washes up on beach, disguises herself as boy. Girl, disguised as boy, falls in love with Duke. Goes to woo lady on behalf of Duke. Lady falls in love with girl-disguised-as-boy. Longing ensues. As does the imbibing of enormous quantities of alcohol, plus outrageously melodramatic breakdowns to "the saddest music in the world."
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Writers Theatre Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Writers Theatre is at 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe, IL, 60022, Glencoe.
Writers Theatre boldly looks to the future as it begins its 30th season. Having captivated audiences for years with its dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible, the theatre is now a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence, being called “America’s finest regional theater company” by The Wall Street Journal. Under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Interim Artistic Director Bobby Kennedy, the company is charting a path forward for the next 30 years. Since its founding in 1992, Writers Theatre has stayed true to its core values: valuing the power of the written word and uplifting the artists who bring that word to life. The company has produced over 120 productions—everything from inventive interpretations of classics to groundbreaking new work. In 2016, Writers Theatre opened a new, state-of-the-art facility designed by the internationally renowned Studio Gang Architects. The new facility has allowed the Theatre to accommodate its growing audience, while maintaining its trademark intimacy.
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