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Benjamin Leeper
  • Class of 2018
  • Thornton, Colo.

Concordia theater department presents "Shakespeare on the Green"

2018 Feb 12

Concordia University, Nebraska, will present "Shakespeare on the Green," at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23; Saturday, Feb. 24; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in the Studio Theatre located in the Music Center on Concordia's campus.

The show is subtitled and described as "Fun, Frantic and Slightly Fractured Introductions to Shakespeare Plays." The play uses comedic narration to modernize and share abridged versions of the Bard's classic works. This production will present five plays: Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, The Winter's Tale and Comedy of Errors, written by Petefish-Schrag and Schrag, as well as Antony and Cleopatra, created collaboratively by our cast and directors.

"The actors perform as a comedy troupe playing multiple characters throughout the show," said Bryan Moore, associate professor of communication and theatre and the play's director. "Playing multiple characters in any show provides a fun challenge in preparation and skills. The actors are working hard to get their various roles down, and they are excited to share this show and these stories with others."

The doors open a half hour before each performance. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Concordia students, staff and faculty and are available for purchase at the Concordia Bookstore located in Janzow Campus Center or at the door.