Presented through Theatre at Grand Valley's School of Communications this romantic comedy will lead off the university's 13th annual Shakespeare Festival, the largest in Michigan.
Performances for Love's Labour's Lost are September 29, 30, October 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and October 1, 7, and 8 at 2 p.m. There are also special mid-week matinees for school groups on October 3, 4, and 5, with sign language interpreters at the October 5 performance.
Libman, whose recent credits include this summer's acclaimed play "Metamorphoses" for Heritage Theatre in Grand Rapids, brings a lighter touch to this production featuring bright colors and music, as well as some of Shakespeare's richest and most lavish verse.
The production features guest professional actor Nathan Sorseth, a Seattle-based Equity actor, as well as student and regional artists, including guest lighting designer Keith Oberfeld, guest stage manager Rhonda Lehan, and a Grand Rapids favorite, actor Christopher Weaver.
In this battle of the sexes the King of Navarre and his three lords decide that academic study is more important than frivolities like love. But how long can college guys really swear off love? When the Princess of France arrives, accompanied by three ladies of her own, everything changes. This production is recommended for ages 8 and up. No children under school age admitted.
Tickets are $6-$14 and may be purchased in person at the Louis Armstrong Theatre Box Office in the Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Call the box office for reservations at 331-2300. A new FLEXPASS system allows patrons to purchase show tickets at a discount. Tickets may also be purchased, with a service fee, through Star Tickets Plus outlets, online at www.starticketsplus.com, or by calling (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737.
Other Shakespeare Festival events include presentations from visiting scholar Michael Best and the annual Renaissance Festival. The Festival also sponsors Grand Valley's popular traveling production, "Bard to Go."
For more information call (616) 331-3668 or visit www.gvsu.edu/theatre.
