Jeremy Dubin, Cary Davenport, and Geoffrey Warren Barnes II. Photo by
Mikki Schaffner.
After the run in Cincinnati, this very production—cast, design, and all—will head to Prague, Czech Republic, for CSC’s first international collaboration with Prague Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati, Nov 14, 2024 – Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is making a voyage to Illyria and beyond with William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night playing November 15 – December 7. This production is directed by CSC’s Producing Artistic Director and CEO, Brian Isaac Phillips and features an ensemble cast of 10 with multiple returning CSC Resident Ensemble Members, welcoming in fresh faces from Prague Shakespeare Company and beyond. The Ensemble for Twelfth Night is generously sponsored by PNC Bank and the Design is sponsored by Rance and Marilyn Duke.
Shakespeare’s delightful comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, is a family-friendly spectacle that promises laughter and joy for all. Set in the whimsical land of Illyria, the play follows the adventures of Viola, who, disguised as a man, finds herself at the heart of a hilarious series of misunderstandings and mishaps. With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.
Courtney Lucien returns to the stage as Viola, with Jeremy Dubin starring as the fool, Feste. Geoffrey Warren Barnes II, Cary Davenport, and Candice Handy comedic chemistry ignites in their roles of Toby Belch, Sir Andrew, and Maria as they trick Malvolio, played by Barry Mulholland. Cameron Nalley as Sebastian and Leraldo Anzaldua as Orsino make their debut at Cincy Shakes. In an exciting first, Twelfth Night is a collaborative production with the Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC), the Czech Republic’s premier English-language theater! Founded by Guy Roberts, PSC is a renowned international company, celebrating 17 years of exceptional theater with productions spanning the globe. Actors Elissa Levitt and Josh Morrison join the cast from PSC and have travelled all the way to Cincinnati to be a part of this production. After its Cincinnati debut, the entire production and cast of Twelfth Night will travel to Prague for performances there, bringing CSC’s unique take on this classic to European audiences—a thrilling first for everyone!
Charlie Calvert returns as scenic designer, creating a multi-level set furnished by Lane Shoemaker’s properties design. Robert Carlton Stimmel is the sound and projections designer as well as co-lighting designer with Abigail Fluck. Rainy Edwards’ costumes, designed in Elizabethan style, are vibrant to match the comedic tone of Twelfth Night, and Kayla Cieslinski’s wig design adds the finishing touch to the actor’s appearances. Jeremy Dubin has composed original music to score the Shakespearean text.
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For the best ticketing experience and to avoid resale sites or scams, please be sure to only purchase tickets directly through Cincinnati Shakespeare Company online at cincyshakes.com or by calling our Box Office at 513.381.2273. Ticket prices range from $12- $78; don’t pay more!
Twelfth Night runs from November 15 – December 7, 2024, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, plus two Saturday matinees on November 30 and December 7, and two Sunday matinees on November 24 and December 1 at 2:00 PM. A sensory friendly performance will be held on December 4 at 6:30 with tickets costing $5. This performance will be uniquely adapted for individuals with autism and/or those with developmental and/or sensory differences to enjoy with their families.
Preview Performances on Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, for half-price tickets. Young Professionals can enjoy YP Preview Night on November 13 with $25 tickets, a free drink, and a post-show talkback. At all performances discounts are available for students, seniors, educators, military, local residents, and community partners, as well as $14 “Access” tickets in the Upper Gallery for each performance, available for advance purchase online or by calling the Box Office. Also, starting 1 hour before each show, unreserved tickets may be available as $12 Rush Tickets for anyone (not just students), in various seating locations, based on availability. Rush Tickets must be purchased in person at the Box Office within an hour of showtime.
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the CSC Box Office at 513.381.BARD (2273) ext. 1, or visit cincyshakes.com. Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted, and ticketing fees apply.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is located at 1195 Elm Street, adjacent to Washington Park. Valet parking is available for $25 and self-parking for $15 is available in the adjacent lot. Make advance reservation online the website or contact the Box Office. For more details, visit cincyshakes.com/your-visit/parking.
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About Prague Shakespeare Company:
The Prague Shakespeare Company presents professional theatre productions, workshops, classes, lectures and other theatrical events of the highest quality, conducted primarily in English by a diverse multinational ensemble of professional theatre artists, with an emphasis on the plays of William Shakespeare. The Prague Shakespeare Company brings to Czech, European and international audiences performances that are fresh, bold, imaginative, thought-provoking, and eminently accessible, connecting the truths of the past with the challenges and possibilities of today.
About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for all. In the summer of 2017, the theater relocated to the Otto M. Budig Theater, a brand new facility in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. CSC’s repertoire is composed of the works of William Shakespeare, literary adaptations, world premieres, and contemporary classics. CSC performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with the Actors’ Equity Association. Cincinnati Shakespeare is a member of Theater Communications Group and Shakespeare Theatre Association. Each year, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education and Outreach Programs reach more than 50,000 young people and community members by meeting audiences where they are. This includes sharing programming in schools, parks, community centers and hosting educational matinees of mainstage productions. In 2015, CSC was proud to become one of the first five theaters in the United States to “Complete the Canon” by producing all 38 plays by William Shakespeare. CSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to be Cincinnati’s stage for the Classics!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s 2024-2025 Season is generously presented by our Operating Support Partners: The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation; The Ohio Arts Council; The Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation; The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest; The Shubert Foundation; Maureen and John Bridgeland, Cindy Bridgeland Crilley, and Debby and Jim Mason in honor of Jim Bridgeland; Lightborne, and the tens of thousands of people who give generously to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.
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