Onomatopoeia Theatre Stages EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR

Despite the title, "EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR" is more of a focus on the collusion of the conspirators. Thomas Anawalt (Brutus) and Cliff Rivera (Cassius) escort us through the struggle between honor, loyalty and patriotism.

Sound, music and video play integral roles in this latest composition, with present day political undertones. Onomatopoeia Theatre Company Director, Thomas R. Gordon, provides a tantamount adaptation of Shakespearean classic script, with a modern look and interactive set.

Julius Caesar enters Rome on the Feast of Lupercal as a hero beloved by the populace. He has triumphed first over the Gauls, then over the army of the Roman general, Pompey. When the senators see the reaction-including Mark Antony attempting three times to crown him as a king-some take this as a threat to Rome. Senator Cassius in particular has serious misgivings about Caesar's ambition.

As a great storm besets Rome, Brutus ponders his course of action. Disaster threatens the Republic, but the cure may be worse than the disease.

Please join The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company as we explore what would cause the senators of Rome to remove Caesar from power. We also want to examine how these senators ignored / misread the will of the people of Rome, causing a long and bloody civil war once Caesar was gone.

The last great generation of the Roman Republic was full of legendary people... What lessons can we learn from these people for ourselves today?

IF YOU GO:

EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR

Now through July 29
At Gene Frankel Theatre
24 Bond Street (Between Lafayette Street & Bowery)
New York, NY 10012

General Admission: $18
Student/Senior: $9
Students must have Student ID / Seniors: Age 65+
Get tickets online at exploringcaesar.brownpapertickets.com.

CAST:

Paul Battiato *
CAESAR

Emily Juliette Murphy *
ANTONY

Thomas Anawalt
BRUTUS

Cliff Rivera *
CASSIUS

Vanessa Rappa
CASCA / FLAVIUS

Joseph Salvatore Knipper
CINNA / MARULLUS / CITIZEN / SOLDIER

Shea Madison
PORTIA / CARPENTER

Sarah Hegarty *
CALPURNIA / COBBLER

Tyler Begnoche
OCTAVIUS
METELLUS / OCTAVIUS / CITIZEN

Barbara Eliodorio
SOOTHSAYER

Cole Taylor
STRATO / SENATOR
* Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Thomas R. Gordon
DIRECTOR & SOUND DESIGN

Kira Carlton
STAGE MANAGER & PROPS

Al Malonga
COSTUME DESIGN

Mitch Ost
SET & LIGHT DESIGN

For more about The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company, visit www.theOtheatrecompany.com.

Don't Miss a Off-Off-Broadway News Story
Sign up for all the news on the Summer season, discounts & more...