University of Hartford Professor and President Emeritus Dr. Humphrey Tonkin Set for a Post-Show Discussion at Hartford Stage, 5/26

Join University of Hartford President Emeritus and University Professor of the Humanities Dr. Humphrey Tonkin for a Sunday Afternoon Discussion immediately following the 2 p.m. performance of Twelfth Night on Sunday, May 26. (The discussion is free to those attending the performance.)

Dr. Humphrey Tonkin was born in Truro, U.K., is a dual citizen of the U.K. and the U.S., and is a dedicated Esperantist. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cambridge University and his PhD from Harvard University. In 2006, he received the Cassandra Pyle Award for Leadership and Collaboration in International Education and Exchange. Currently, Dr. Tonkin teaches numerous Language and Shakespearean theatre courses at the University of Hartford's Hartt School.

Twelfth Night The bard's finest comedy is a paean to the restorative power of love. Viola lands on the shore of Illyria after losing her brother in a shipwreck, and disguises herself as a page, Cesario. Countess Olivia mourns the loss of her own brother. When the lovely Countess meets the handsome young page, desire banishes grief in this romantic comedy.

For tickets call Hartford Stage at 860-527-5151 or visit hartfordstage.org.