The final main stage production of the Fall 2017 semester will be William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or What You Will. This production features a cast of MSU students from a variety of majors and is directed by acting faculty, Lisa Brescia.
About Twelfth Night:
Shipwrecked on the shores of a strange land, Viola believes that her twin brother, Sebastian, has drowned and that she is alone in the world. Disguising herself as a boy named “Cesario,” she finds work as a page in the court of Duke Orsino. The Duke is smitten with the Lady Olivia and sends Viola/Cesario as his emissary to convey his passionate intentions. Olivia, however, falls for the messenger! Meanwhile, Viola falls in love with Orsino — a fact that must remain secret, until Sebastian appears on the scene and all is revealed! One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Twelfth Night is the tale of a desperate love triangle, mistaken identities, gender confusion and the hilarious mayhem that arises from our all-too-familiar human frailties.
The High School Theatre Workshop will be held in conjunction with this production and will take place on November 30. Twelfth Night opens in Coger Theatre on November 30 and runs for the following dates/times:
November 30, December 1-2: 7:30 PM
December 3: 2:30 PM
For more information about this production and to purchase tickets, visit our website here.