Join College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Visiting Artist Series in welcoming the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s (ISF) Shakespearience program as they perform the play, Twelfth Night, and host an acting workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Students and community members are invited to take part as the Idaho Shakespeare Festival breathes life into one of Shakespeare’s timeless classics, Twelfth Night, with a captivating blend of tradition and modernity to present the beloved tale.
Synopsis
“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit”
Shipwreck, disguise, love triangle, mistaken identity, mischievousness, and… yellow stockings? This is the recipe for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedic romances. Twelfth Night brings to life the story of Orsino, the Duke of Illyria, and his deep love for Olivia. Meanwhile, the shipwrecked Viola, separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man, takes the name of Cesario, enters Orsino’s service, and is ordered to woo Olivia for him. Ironically, Olivia falls in love with Cesario (who is really Viola disguised) and Cesario (or Viola) falls in love with Orsino. Add to the mix twin sibling confusion when Sebastian surfaces and falls for Olivia! Complicated? Maybe. But then again, so is love.
Following the performance, the ISF cast and crew will host a free, hour-long acting workshop for audience members.
SHAKESPEARIENCE: TWELFTH NIGHT
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Performance: 6 – 7 p.m.
Acting Workshop: 7 – 8 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building, Room 122
The performance is suitable for all ages and will be sign-interpreted (ASL).
CWI’s Visiting Artist Series is made possible through a grant from Idaho Commission on the Arts, which is supported by National Endowment for the Arts. Visiting Artist Series events, featuring visual and performing artists, are free and open to the public.
For those with questions or need more information, please contact Brenda Fisher at brendafisher@cwi.edu.
