Hartt School’s Theatre Division Presents JULIUS CAESAR Through 5/9

The Hartt School's Theatre Division presents The Tragedy of Julius Caesar through Sunday, May 9, at 2:00 PM. Performances are in the Kent McCray Theater at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford. Admission is $20, with discounts for seniors, students, and groups. For tickets and information, call the University of Hartford Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587, or buy tickets online at www.hartford.edu/hartt.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a swift and riveting political thriller where the life-and-death struggle for power in ancient Rome comes alive through an enthralling story of ruthless ambition, violent conflict, and chilling intrigue. One of Shakespeare's most revered plays, Julius Caesar has a cautionary resonance in the political and social dilemmas that haunt us today.

The show features third year actor training students including Jessica Horness, of Midland, MI, as Julius Caesar; Gabrielle Van Horn, of Freedom, ME, as Brutus; Michael Gregory, of Collingswood, NJ, as Cassius; Timothy Zayas, of Orlando, FL , as Antony. The show also features Nick DeMarco, of Pooler,GA; Kendra Underwood, of Birdsboro, PA; Alejandra Venancio, of Denver, CO; Ilana Moskowitz, of Georgetown, MA; Gwyneth Jonnes, of Springfield, MA; Sophie Brower of Brooklyn, NY; Sarah Moore, of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Trevor Brown of Brooklyn, NY; Sidney Schwindt of Boulder, CO; Alex Hoffman-Beechko of Lindenhurst, NY; and Maura Van Voris, of Mattapoisset, MA.

The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford that offers innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre. With more than 400 concerts, recitals, plays, master classes, dance performances, and musical theatre productions a year, performance is central to Hartt's curriculum. For more information on The Hartt School, visit www.hartford.edu/hartt.