Antaeus Co.'s ClassicsFest Enters Week 5, Runs 8/3-7

ANTAEUS, LA's classical theater ensemble presents ClassicsFest 2010: Week #5: August 3 - August 7. Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry & The Capulets and The Montagues by Lope De Vega

Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry - A fully staged work-in-process directed by Gregg Daniel, part of The Antaeus Company's 5th biennial ClassicsFest. A striking tale of an African from England who becomes entwined in conflict and rebellion on the continent. Hansberry's fiercest outcry during the civil rights movement in America, viewed through the struggles in Africa.
Tuesday, August 3 @ 8 pm
Wednesday, August 4 @ 8 pm

The Capulets and The Montagues by Lope De Vega - A "first look" reading directed by Anne McNaughton, part of The Antaeus Company's 5th biennial ClassicsFest. Romeo and Juliet as you've never seen them before. An outrageous take on the classic love story from Spain's greatest playwright (and Shakespeare's contemporary) in a new rhyming verse translation by Dakin Matthews.
Saturday, August 7 @ 3 pm
WHERE:
THE ANTAEUS COMPANY @ Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood CA 91601
(one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking)

HOW:
(818) 506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

TICKETS:
$10

 

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