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Theatre and Dance

Tales from Shakespeare

 

 

Twelfth Night & A Midsummer Night's Dream 

By Shakespeare, Adapted and music by Scotty Arnold,
with additional material from "Tales from Shakespeare" by Mary Lamb 



SHOW INFORMATION

About: Tales from Shakespeare mashes up Shakespeare's dialogue, Mary Lamb's prose, and fresh new music to tell two of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies with family-friendly run times.
     Twelfth Night is the story of twins Viola and Sebastian, separated by a shipwreck, who find love and adventure on their way back to each other. To survive in a man's world, Viola assumes the name Cesario and serves at the hand of heartthrob Duke Orsino, who pines for Countess Olivia, who pines for her recently deceased brother and father. As Viola's loyalty blossoms into something more, Sebastian hitches his wagon to a loyal sailor with a questionable past. This heartwarming comedy keeps us in touch with the power of love. 
     A Midsummer Night's Dream shows how sometimes, it takes some magic from the natural world to right the confusions of courtly romance. Four crisscrossed lovers attempt to run away from their problems, only to meet fairies in the wood with other plans in mind. This fast-paced summer romp will keep you guessing and laughing until the tangled knot of love is smoothed.
 
Ticket Price: FREE (Attendance to the Edsel Ford House performances require email registration)

Location: Various outdoor locations on WSU Campus and Midtown Detroit. 
Audiences are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.  

COVID-19 Info: For the performances on campus (Month of Design), everyone will need to fill out a WSU Daily Campus Screener. Since the event is outdoors, while not mandatory, we encourage wearing face masks and social distancing.  

Our cast and creative team is fully vaccinated and will be performing without masks.  

Daily Campus Screener:
WSU Students, Staff, Faculty: https://forms.wayne.edu/covid-19-screening/  
Non-WSU Audiences: https://forms.wayne.edu/guest-screening 

 

 

Pizza Raffle!

Post a selfie at one of our performances on Facebook or Instagram and tag us using #TDAWshakespeare to enter to win a FREE large, two-topping pizza from Jet's or Buddy's!

One lucky winner will be selected from each of our upcoming performances! 

The four winners will be announced on Friday, September 17, 2021

 

 

PERFORMANCES
 

 

Performance 6

6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Twelfth Night
Location: Edsel Ford House (1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236)
     Click here to register!
Run Time: 1 Hour

Register to Tour the House and Grounds and stay late for a thrilling tale of love, twins, and deception! 

Ford House is offering a new way to experience Eleanor and Edsel Ford's lakeside estate. Our self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace soaking in the Albert-Kahn-designed home's fine art, architecture, centuries-old fireplaces, and the sleek "modern" appliances like the record player and built-in stereos. See all the beauty and craftsmanship we have to offer. Guides will be stationed throughout the house, and we also have an app to help you dig in deeper. Masks are required in all indoor spaces. Space is limited and tickets are timed, for your safety.  

Self-guided tours are $10 for the general public, $8 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for members, children ages 0-5, and active military. 

Parking Information: Please enter through the arched Main Gate and stop by our friendly staff for directions upon arrival. Exit is through our North Gate.

Parking is free and available in our Visitor Lot. Visitors may walk or a shuttle is available to take them to and from the house and grounds.

Visit the Edsel Ford House website for more information on Parking and Directions.

 

Performance 7

6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Location: Edsel Ford House (1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236)
     Click here to register!
Run Time: 1 Hour

Register to Tour the House and Grounds and stay late for a hilarious tale of michevious fairies, whose melding causes mayhem in the love lives of many! 

Ford House is offering a new way to experience Eleanor and Edsel Ford's lakeside estate. Our self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace soaking in the Albert-Kahn-designed home's fine art, architecture, centuries-old fireplaces, and the sleek "modern" appliances like the record player and built-in stereos. See all the beauty and craftsmanship we have to offer. Guides will be stationed throughout the house, and we also have an app to help you dig in deeper. Masks are required in all indoor spaces. Space is limited and tickets are timed, for your safety.  

Self-guided tours are $10 for the general public, $8 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for members, children ages 0-5, and active military. 

Parking Information: Please enter through the arched Main Gate and stop by our friendly staff for directions upon arrival. Exit is through our North Gate.

Parking is free and available in our Visitor Lot. Visitors may walk or a shuttle is available to take them to and from the house and grounds.

Visit the Edsel Ford House website for more information on Parking and Directions.

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST 

Director: Scotty Arnold 

Stage Manager: Brandi Shook 

Assistant Stage Manager: CJ Caldwell 
 

Twelfth Night 

Adam Graber  Malvolio   
Alexis Primus  Maria, Officer  
Geoffrey Besser   Toby 
Jessica Annunziata  Viola   
Kathleen Tye  Narrator  
LaRaisha Dionne   Olivia
Marcela Garzaro  Sebastian 
Ryan Bernier  Andrew 
Taurean Hogan  Captain, Antonio  
Tommy Favorite  Orsino 
X. Alexander Durden  Narrator 

 

A Midsummer Night's Dream 

Adam Graber  Demetrius 
Alexis Primus  Titania  
Geoffrey Besser  Egeus  
Jessica Annunziata  Narrator 
Kathleen Tye  Hermia 
LaRaisha Dionne  Narrator 
Marcela Garzaro  Helena  
Ryan Bernier  Oberon  
Taurean Hogan  Bottom  
Tommy Favorite  Lysander 
X. Alexander Durden  Puck