Shakespeare's Sister Company Presents One Night Only Performance Of TWELFTH NIGHT 4/26

The Shakespeare's Sister Company is thrilled to announce the one night only performance of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night, or What You Will" in celebration of the renowned playwright on his 446th birthday!

Date: Monday, April 26 2010

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Hudson Guild Theater, 441 W. 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001 (between 9th and 10th avenue)

Cost: $12.00 - $18.00

Event Box Office: SmartTix (212) 868-4444

Event Website: Shakespeare's Sister Company

"Be not afraid of Greatness: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
(Twelfth Night: Act II, Scene V)

Experience greatness with this story of William Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy about human desire, mistaken identity and the path to true love!

Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria; in the process she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. She disguises herself as a boy and assumes the name Cesario for protection. She enters the service of the Duke of Illyria, Orsino. Orsino who longs for the love of the countess, Olivia. Olivia who has been beguiled by his servant, Cesario. Viola who pines for Orsino having fallen completely in love with him . A love triangle that goes completely arwy when Viola's (Cesario) identical twin, Sebastian arrives on the scene. Revelry ensues as Olivia's inebriated uncle, Sir Toby Belch, and his drunk army plot against the steward of the household, Malvolio and Feste the fool philosophizes the human condition. A giant cast of characters with a comical theme of wit, merriment and true love!

Also, don't miss the pre-show discussion with acclaimed author, Stephanie Cowell. Stephanie has written two novels featuring Shakespeare as acharacter: "Nicholas Cooke: Actor, Soldier, Physician, Priest" and "The Players: a Novel of the Young Shakespeare". Her most recent novel, "Camille and Claude", is centered on Claude Monet's formative years with the impressionists and his elusive love and muse Camille.

NOTE: Pre-show discussion at 7:30pm and performance at 8:00pm are included in the ticket price.

Advance Tickets Available: Purchase tickets through our SmartTix Box Office
Pending availability, tickets will also available at the door on day of show.

This production is the work of Shakespeare's Sister Company which supports women in the arts through theater with literacy development, women empowerment workshops and artistic mentorships for aspiring youth. Our commitment unites female playwrights, actresses, and directors in producing great original works and the established works of our literary heroines.