[NEohioPAL] Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare at The University of Akron

[Christi Esterly]

The University of Akron to present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Akron OH – The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration will present Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Feb. 28, 29 and March 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. in Sandefur Theatre in Guzzetta Hall, across from E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.  In conjunction with the public performances, a student matinee will be offered to local middle schools and high schools on February 29.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $6 for seniors and UA faculty, staff, and students.  The ticket office opens one hour before each performance.  For reservations or more information call 330-972-7895 or visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa.

Twelfth Night is directed by University of Akron Assistant Professor Stephen Skiles, who recently joined the UA faculty as the inaugural holder of the Paul Daum Professorship in Theatre Arts.  Before coming to Akron, Skiles worked in New York City and most recently as an actor, director, and teacher in Cincinnati.

Twelfth Night features separated twins, mistaken identities, an elaborate hoax, and finally the victory of true love.  Skiles feels that for twenty-first century audiences the festive chaos of this script suggests the revelries associated with Mardi Gras.  For this reason, he – as well as scene designer Adel Migid and costume designer Pamela Crevcoure – are setting this production in the French Quarter of New Orleans.  Skiles promises a few surprises in this “upbeat and contemporary” production.

Skiles says he selected Twelfth Night for his first production at The University of Akron because “I have always loved the play and find the story to be very funny. At the same time, it’s very poignant and relevant today. The idea behind the play is to remind us to take time to have a good time. It is easy in today’s world to get caught up in the importance of our work and our day-to-day activities. Shakespeare reminds us to take a few moments out of that hectic and overwhelming schedule to breathe, relax and even have a little fun.”  


From:    School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration
             The University of Akron
 Contact: Christi Esterly Schwarten
 Phone:    (330) 972-7895
 Email: cme21 at uakron.edu

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