Presents
September 30, October 1, and 6, 7*, 8, at 7:30 p.m.
October 1, 2 and 9, at 2 p.m.
October 1, 2 and 9, at 2 p.m.
Special mid-week matinees for school groups October 4, 5, and 6
*The performance Thursday, October 6 will feature sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired.
Twins, brother and sister Sebastian and Viola,
separated by a terrible shipwreck are rescued and brought to mythical Illyria, where Viola disguises herself as a boy to gain employment as the page of Duke Orsino. On Viola’s first errand (delivering the Duke’s love letter to his beloved Countess Olivia), the Countess falls madly in love with disguised Viola. Meanwhile, Viola has fallen madly in love with Duke Orsino. Sebastian arrives and the confusion builds to a memorable climax with some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful songs, most enchanting characters, and most delightful pranks.
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Paul Riopelle as Jacques in As You Like It |
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Paul Riopelle as Hamlet in Hamlet |
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Paul Riopelle as Provost with Alum Michael Empson in Measure for Measure |
As always, the Mainstage festival production features visiting professional guest artists, regional artists, and Grand Valley students. This year, the festival welcomes back guest actor Paul Riopelle who appeared before for the Shakespeare Festival as Jacques in last year’s As You Like It and also previously as Hamlet in 2006’s Hamlet and as the Provost in 2005’s Measure for Measure. Additionally, GVSU and Shakespeare Festival alum Scott Lange, who appeared as both Dukes in As You Like It returns to play Sir Toby Belch. Local actor Christopher Weaver, who played Elbow in Measure for Measure, Claudius in Hamlet, Boyet in Love’s Labour’s Lost, and Jachimo in Cymbeline also returns to play the malcontent Malvolio. Other guest artists include Production Stage Manager Jennifer Sears, and Grand Valley music faculty member Pablo MahaveVeglia.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. No children under school age admitted.
Twelfth Night is also performed for three midweek matinees at a reduced group rate for regional schools as part of the Festival’s educational outreach program. Please contact Jo Miller, the Production Dramaturg and Schools Liaison at 616-331-3552, or by email, millerj@gvsu.edu for reservations.
There will be a special Reception on opening night for any who wish to attend.
Dr. Jo Miller, the production dramaturg, will present two preshow informances.
Friday September 30,
Saturday, October 8
6:45 p.m., preceding the 7:30 p.m. performances.
Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
Allendale Campus
The discussion is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required for the performances
Tickets are on sale August 29. Call 6165-331-2300 for more details. Click here to purchase tickets on-line through Startickets!
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