Kohlenberg Lyceum Series Presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
The Kohlenberg Lyceum Series will present Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at 7:30 p.m. April 22 in Baldwin Auditorium.
“Twelfth Night” is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. Like so many of his comedies, this one centers on mistaken identity. The leading character, Viola, is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria and she loses contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes dead. Dressed as a man and masquerading as a young page under the name Cesario, she enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino is in love with the bereaved Lady Olivia, whose brother has recently died, and decides to use “Cesario” as an intermediary. Olivia, believing Viola to be a man, falls in love with this handsome and eloquent messenger. Viola, in turn, has fallen in love with the Duke, who also believes Viola is a man, and who regards her as his confidant.
When Sebastian arrives on the scene, confusion ensues. Mistaking him for Viola, Olivia asks him to marry her, and a priest secretly marries them. Finally, when the twins appear in the presence of both Olivia and the Duke, there is more wonder and awe at their similarity, at which point Viola reveals she is really a female and that Sebastian is her lost twin brother. The play ends in a declaration of marriage between the Duke and Viola, Toby and Maria, and Olivia and Sebastian, though their marriages are never actually seen.
National Players, located in Olney, Md., is made up of young professionals from the best college drama programs in the country. Known for their talent, enthusiasm and dedication, the National Players have performed in 35 states and 10 foreign countries.
Seating is general admission. Admission is free for students, faculty and staff with their University ID. Tickets will be available beginning April 15. Students will be able pick up tickets at the Student Activities Board Office, first floor of the Student Union Building. Faculty and staff will be able to pick up tickets at the Center for Student Involvement, first floor of the Student Union Building.
The University requests that all patrons be seated five minutes prior to the performance. The University reserves the right to fill all seats, reserved and general admission, five minutes before the time of performance stated on the ticket. No refunds will be given.
Contact the Public Relations Office at 785.4016 for more information or log on to http://lyceum.truman.edu.
“Twelfth Night” is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous comedies. Like so many of his comedies, this one centers on mistaken identity. The leading character, Viola, is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria and she loses contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes dead. Dressed as a man and masquerading as a young page under the name Cesario, she enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino is in love with the bereaved Lady Olivia, whose brother has recently died, and decides to use “Cesario” as an intermediary. Olivia, believing Viola to be a man, falls in love with this handsome and eloquent messenger. Viola, in turn, has fallen in love with the Duke, who also believes Viola is a man, and who regards her as his confidant.
When Sebastian arrives on the scene, confusion ensues. Mistaking him for Viola, Olivia asks him to marry her, and a priest secretly marries them. Finally, when the twins appear in the presence of both Olivia and the Duke, there is more wonder and awe at their similarity, at which point Viola reveals she is really a female and that Sebastian is her lost twin brother. The play ends in a declaration of marriage between the Duke and Viola, Toby and Maria, and Olivia and Sebastian, though their marriages are never actually seen.
National Players, located in Olney, Md., is made up of young professionals from the best college drama programs in the country. Known for their talent, enthusiasm and dedication, the National Players have performed in 35 states and 10 foreign countries.
Seating is general admission. Admission is free for students, faculty and staff with their University ID. Tickets will be available beginning April 15. Students will be able pick up tickets at the Student Activities Board Office, first floor of the Student Union Building. Faculty and staff will be able to pick up tickets at the Center for Student Involvement, first floor of the Student Union Building.
The University requests that all patrons be seated five minutes prior to the performance. The University reserves the right to fill all seats, reserved and general admission, five minutes before the time of performance stated on the ticket. No refunds will be given.
Contact the Public Relations Office at 785.4016 for more information or log on to http://lyceum.truman.edu.
