DIVINE RIVALRY, ALLEGIANCE and More Set for Old Globe's July-Oct 2012 Shows

The Old Globe has announced its schedule for June through October 2012. See full details below.

Now through September 29, 2012

Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
2012 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
RICHARD III
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lindsay Posner

Richard III is one of the most diabolical and outrageous villains in all of literature. A ruthless Machiavellian, the brilliant and power-hungry lord embarks on a bloody campaign to seize and keep the English crown. Shakespeare paints an unforgettable portrait of obsession, seduction, betrayal and a man who would be king.

Previews June 3, 21, 22 and 23, opens June 24, closes Sept. 29. Tickets start at $29.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Tonight, June 18, 7:00 p.m.

FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Wednesday, July 11 and Tuesdays, July 31 and Aug. 21.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights that enhance the theatregoing experience. Wednesday, July 11, Saturday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m.

OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

Now through September 30, 2012

Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
2012 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
AS YOU LIKE IT
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adrian Noble

Flirtation, friendship and mistaken identity make for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Rosalind escapes into the forest and adopts the persona of a man to get close to her beloved Orlando. But when he falls for another woman, she must untangle the web of deceptions she has woven to win her true love. As You Like It explores the giddy excitement and dizzying foibles of love and is a perfect summer night under the stars.

Previews June 10, 26, 27 and 28, opens June 29, closes Sept. 30. Tickets start at $29.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, June 25, 7:00 p.m.
FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, July 17 and Aug. 28 and Wednesday, July 25.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights that enhance the theatregoing experience. Sunday, July 8, Thursday, July 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m.

THANK GLOBE IT’S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and dessert. Friday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

Now through September 25, 2012

Lowell Davies Festival Theatre 2012
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
INHERIT THE WIND
By Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Directed by Adrian Noble

Two powerhouse lawyers face off in a small-town with the eyes of an entire nation upon them when a professor is arrested for teaching Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution in his classroom. When the issue goes to trial, the two attorneys must passionately confront questions of faith and science in a heated courtroom. This fictional re-creation of the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial tackles issues that are every bit as relevant today as they were in 1925.

Previews June 17 and 30 and July 1 and 2, opens July 3, closes Sept. 25. Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, June 25, 7:00 p.m.

FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, July 10 and Aug. 7 and Wednesday, Sept. 5.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights that enhance the theatregoing experience. Sunday, July 29 and Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m.

THANK GLOBE IT’S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and dessert. Friday, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

July 7 – August 5, 2012

West Coast Premiere
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
DIVINE RIVALRY
By Michael Kramer with D. S. Moynihan
Directed by Michael Wilson

Divine Rivalry transports audiences to 16th-century Florence, where two of the world’s greatest artists, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, face off in a painting competition orchestrated by political mastermind Niccolo? Machiavelli (The Prince). This fascinating real- life contest forms the backdrop for an even greater battle as the leading minds of the Renaissance clash over political gain, personal riches and the immortality of art.

Previews July 7-11, opens July 12, closes Aug. 5. Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, July 9, 7:00 p.m.

FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, July 17 and 24 and Wednesday, August 1.

THANK GLOBE IT’S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and dessert. Friday, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

July 10, 2012

¡VIVA EL TEATRO!

An exciting evening at The Old Globe celebrating San Diego’s rich Hispanic community. Guests will enjoy a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception beginning at 6:00 p.m., accompanied by an Artistic Insight discussion with members of the 2012 Shakespeare Festival company. Following the reception will be an 8:00 p.m. performance of the Festival production of Inherit the Wind.

 Tickets are $45 for the reception and $55 for the performance and can be purchased by calling 619-684-4143 or visiting www.TheOldGlobe.org/Viva.

July 27 – September 2, 2012

San Diego Premiere
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza
Directed by Richard Seer

Two sets of parents gather in an upscale Brooklyn home to discuss a playground altercation between their sons. At first civility is upheld, but as the conversation goes off track and the rum bottle opens, decorum flies right out the window and leads to a hilarious afternoon of name-calling, tantrums and tears. Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning comedy is a four- way prizefight that is not to be missed.

Previews July 27-Aug. 1, opens Aug. 2, closes Sept. 2. Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.

FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, August 7 and 14 and Wednesday, August 15.

OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

THANK GLOBE IT’S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and dessert. Fridays, Aug. 3 and 10, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

July 28, 2012

THE 2012 GLOBE GALA

The 2012 Gala is The Old Globe’s premiere fundraising event in support of the theatre’s education and artistic programs. The black-tie event will begin with a reception and silent auction, where guests will have the opportunity to bid on over 250 items. The reception will be followed by an exclusive, one-hour concert by Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, known worldwide for her roles in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. After the performance, guests will enjoy dinner catered by the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina and dance to the music of Impulse. Pamela Cesak, Jo Ann Kilty and Vicki Zeiger serve as Co-Chairs for this fabulous evening at The Old Globe.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased by contacting Eileen Prisby, Events Manager, at (619) 231-1941 x2303 or eprisby@TheOldGlobe.org.

August 7, 2012

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
GLOBE GUILDERS FASHION SHOW

The Globe Guilders Fashion Show, one of the premier fashion events in San Diego, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Proceeds benefit the artistic and education programs of The Old Globe, which has over 250,000 theatre admissions and program participants. For the first time on the Celebrating Couture runway, this year’s event will feature world famous designer Monique Lhuillier. The event will include a champagne reception and silent auction followed by a seated luncheon and a fashion show featuring Lhuillier's 2012 Fall Couture Line, presented by Neiman Marcus.

Ticket prices start at $105. For further event information, visit www.globeguilders.org or call (619) 229-2090.

August 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING & A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 2012 SUMMER SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE FOR TEENS

The Old Globe’s fourth annual Summer Shakespeare Intensive will present its culminating performance of 50-minute versions of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Shakespeare Intensive is a four-week program for high school students in which they are guided through workshops and rehearsals by actors from the Globe’s professional Shakespeare repertory company and industry professionals.

Cost: $9 for students, $13 for adults.

September 7 – October 21, 2012

World Premiere
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
ALLEGIANCE – A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL
Music and Lyrics by Jay Kuo
Book by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione
Directed by Stafford Arima

Allegiance – A New American Musical is an epic story of family, love and patriotism set during the Japanese-American internment of World War II. On the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, a meeting with a young journalist forces WWII veteran Sam Otsuka (television and film icon George Takei) to remember his family’s relocation from their California farm to the Heart Mountain internment camp. As they struggle to adjust to their new home, Young Sam (Broadway favorite Telly Leung) and his sister Kei (Tony Award winner Lea Salonga) find themselves torn between loyalty to their family and allegiance to their country. With its moving score, Allegiance takes audiences on a journey into our nation’s history through the eyes of one American family.

Previews Sept. 7-18, opens Sept. 19, closes Oct. 21. Ticket prices will be announced at a future date. See last page for performance schedule.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Sept. 17, 7:00 p.m.

FREE Further associated events for Allegiance – A New American Musical will be announced at a future date.

September 29 – October 28, 2012

San Diego Premiere
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
GOOD PEOPLE
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Paul Mullins

Margie Walsh doesn't expect much from her hand-to-mouth existence in South Boston, where a few lucky rounds of bingo can mean the rent is paid on time. After losing her job at the local dollar store, Margie reaches out for help to an old high school flame who made it out of the neighborhood and discovers that not everyone wants to remember their humble beginnings. Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explores whether we can all have the American Dream in this funny and insightful new play.

Previews Sept. 29-Oct. 3, opens Oct. 4, closes Oct. 28. Ticket prices will be announced at a future date. See last page for performance schedule.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m.

FREE Further associated events for Good People will be announced at a future date.

EDUCATION
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., July - August, 2012 (excluding July 28) Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center Conrad Prebys Theatre Center

THEATRE TOTS
Theatre Tots is a series of Saturday morning classes that introduce children ages 4 and 5 to the art of acting through the exploration of children’s literature. Led by an Old Globe Teaching Artist, the students are introduced to the elements of story, voice, movement and imagination through an interactive read-aloud story time. Parents may stay for the entire class or may drop them off and return for the last 20 minutes to watch their children perform a short presentation of the story of the day.

Cost per class: $20. (A 10% discount for enrollment in three or more classes.) Visit the education page at www.TheOldGlobe.org or contact GlobeLearning@TheOldGlobe.org for more information or to sign up for one or more sessions.

Monday - Friday, July 9 - 27, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CONSERVATORY
Middle school-aged students spend three weeks in the summer in intense acting study with our professional teaching staff plus actors from the summer Shakespeare repertory company. Students delve into scene study, stage combat, theatre games, improvisation, movement and specialty workshops that build their skills as they mature as actors. No audition necessary but a passion for theatre and acting is important for this program.

Cost: $600 ($550 for Globe subscribers). The Middle School Conservatory is now full. To be placed on the waiting list, please contact GlobeLearning@TheOldGlobe.org.

Monday - Friday at 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., July 9 - 13 and July 16 - 20

AFTER-CAMP PROGRAM
Children grades 1 - 5 can finish their day of summer camps in Balboa Park with fun theatre games and activities at The Old Globe. After-campers will discover the world of theatre through improvisation, imaginative play, creative dramatics and design in a safe environment, allowing parents extra time to pick up their kids from the Park during the work week.

Cost: $100 per week. Click here to register and for more information.

Photo credit: Henry DiRocco

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