To TAML Members,It's that time again, the eagerly-awaited third season of Shakespeare in the Grove (SITG) presents Twelfth Night or What You Will, by William Shakespeare. This production has been adapted and directed by ARTFARM co-founder Marcella Trowbridge. Like so many of Shakespeare's comedies, this one centers on mistaken identity. The story begins with Viola, who is shipwrecked by a storm on the shores of Illyria. She loses contact with her twin brother Sebastian, whom she believes is dead. Viola disguises herself as a boy, assumes the name "Cesario", and becomes a page in the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino is in love with the bereaved Countess Olivia whose brother has recently died. He requests "Cesario" (Viola) which he regards as his confidant to be an intermediary. Olivia, believing Viola to be a man falls in love with him. Meanwhile Viola has fallen in love with the Duke. When her brother Sebastian arrives confusion ensues!!!
Come see how the rest of this tale unfolds in a fun filled evening of free outdoor Shakespeare. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early, bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic in the lovely grove overlooking the Connecticut River Valley. If you are able to attend, I would greatly appreciate seeing you afterwards!! :-)
DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, July 17 & 24, 2008 @7pm
Friday, July 18 & 25, 2008 @7pm
Saturday, July 19 & 26, 2008 @7pm
Sunday, July 20 & 27, 2008 @7pm
All performances will be preceded by headliner musical acts at 6 pm as folows:
Thursday, July 17: Rani Arbo and Andrew Kinsey (of Daisy Mayhem – traditional and original)
Friday, July 18: Nzinga's Daughters (Acapella gospel)
Saturday, July 19: Joe Fonda & Mike Musalime (Classic and original jazz)
Sunday, July 20: Eric Kuhn (contemporary singer-songwriter with politics & humor)
Thursday, July 24: Banning Eyre & Dirck Westervelt (West African music)
Friday, July 25: Mixashawn (Native American music and jazz)
Saturday, July 26: Dave Downs (Traditional and old-time)
Sunday, July 27: Dadon with Peter Moore (Tibetan popular singer)
The Sunday (July 20 and 27) performances will additionally be preceded by a lively EcoFestival at 4pm featuring not only musicians, circus performers and interactive Shakespeare, but also a rich variety of eco-activism.
COST:
Shakespeare in the Grove and the ARTFARM EcoFestivals are offered to the public for free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 per person. For more information, call 860-346-4390 or email info@art-farm.org.
LOCATION:
Middlesex Community College (MxCC)
Pine Grove
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
800-818-5501
DIRECTIONS:
From New Haven: Follow I-91 N toward Hartford. Take Route 9, Exit 22 S toward Old Saybrook/Middletown. (See From Route 9: below.)
From Hartford: Follow I-91 S toward New Haven. Take Route 9, Exit 22 S (left-hand exit) toward Old Saybrook/Middletown.
From Route 9: Take Exit 11 (Route 155, Randolph Road). At the end of the ramp (for both N & S bound) turn right onto Randolph Road. Continue to the traffic light at the top of the hill, turn left onto Saybrook Road. Go a quarter mile (0.25 mi), turn right onto Reservoir Road. Travel past the stop sign, take the first right onto Training Hill Road. Your first left will lead into the MxCC Campus parking area.
or click here for customized directions to MxCC.
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ARTFARM is a non profit, professional theater organization, founded in 2001, which cultivates high quality theater with a commitment to simple living, environmental sustainability and social justice. Shakespeare in the Grove is co-sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Division of Middlesex Community College. The production is made possible in part by generous support from Liberty Bank, the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, a City of Middletown Challenge Grant, Pratt & Whitney, the Middlesex County Community Foundation, the Middletown Commission on the Arts, the Aetna Foundation, the Middletown Foundation for the Arts, and donations from many individuals.
Enjoy,
Grègoire
gamouning@gmail.com
