Desires at Madison Shakespeare Company

Dates: (5/22/2021 - 5/30/2021 )

Theatre:

Madison Shakespeare Company

Multiple venues
Madison,

Buy Tickets

Tickets: $10 suggested contribution

SUBMIT UPDATES

Photos Videos Discount

Cast Creative Edit

Madison Shakespeare Company presents Desires, a collection of three short comedies about what we want and what we need: a happier marriage, a closer connection with nature, or a strategy to fend off invading Roman soldiers and a flirt!Tickless Time: Ian and Eloises sun dial gives them a natural relationship with time. Eddy and Alice prefer rock-steady mechanical clock time. The cook just wants dinner finished on time. Written by Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook.Caesar and Cleopatra (Act II): All work and no play makes a dull emperor. She has love on her mind. He has an empire to run. Then a Roman fleet arrives. Temptation, or tactics? Written by George Bernard Shaw.Suppressed Desires: Henrietta thinks its a great idea for everyone to get in touch with their deepest, darkest secrets. When her husband and her sister reveal their own suppressed desires, shes not so sure. Written by Glaspell and Cook.Public performances May 22, 23, and 30:Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23, 2 PM at Tyranena Brewing Company, 1025 Owen St. in Lake Mills. Patio seating first-come-first-served, lawn seating available.Sunday May 30, 5 PM at Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, 6857 Paoli Rd. in Paoli. Dinner reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended for guaranteed patio seating, call 608-848-6261 to book.

Stephen and Henrietta Brewster spar in Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell Photo by Steve Noll

Mabel makes a false move in Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell Photo by Steve Noll

Stephen and Henrietta Brewster spar in Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell
Photo by Steve Noll 3

Cleopatra dreams of Mark Antony in Caesar and Cleopatra Photo by Steve Noll

Stephen and Henrietta Brewster spar in Suppressed Desires by Susan Glaspell
Photo by Steve Noll 4

Pothinus and Theodotus fret the fate of Alexandria in Caesar and Cleopatra Photo by Steve Noll

More Local Shows

Add a Madison Show Listing

Videos

View all Videos

MADISON SHOWS


		The Kite Runner Overture Center (5/24 - 5/26)
		Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity) Overture Center (10/11 - 10/12)
		Shakespeare's Lovers In June Madison Shakespeare Company (6/1 - 6/2)
		Beautiful: The Carole King Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (4/18 - 5/26)
		Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Overture Center (6/11 - 6/16)
		Moulin Rouge! Overture Center (7/9 - 7/21)
		Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Overture Center (5/16 - 5/16)
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW


News on your favorite shows, specials & more!