Set against the backdrop of wartime London, Twelfth Night: 1941 follows a troupe of actors whose theater has been reduced to rubble and who choose, against all odds, to stage a show anyway. The play weaves together the world of the 1941 performers with the characters of Shakespeare's own Twelfth Night, each actor in the company stepping into a role that mirrors their own story of resilience, longing, and joy.
The staged reading will feature the following cast, listed alphabetically: Samantha Blinn as Ann / Maria, Valentine & Officer Sheldon Donenberg as George / Sir Andrew & Priest Tim Dowdas Lee / Antonio & Sea Captain Kaileela Hobby as Betty / Olivia John Maddaloni as Charlie / Sir Toby Kelly Pekar as Alice / Sebastian Chad Pierre Vann as Nigel / Orsino Eli Wassertzug as Katherine / Viola Lake Wilburn as John / Feste Dan Wilson as Ronald / Malvolio. Stage Directions will be read by Helena Mueller. Produced by Laura Carswell.
The performance is directed by Ellyn Heald. Written by William Shakespeare and Ellyn Heald.
Twelfth Night: 1941 is currently in development and this staged reading marks the first time the work will be performed before a live audience. Living Room Productions NYC invites audiences to witness this thrilling new play as it takes its first breath, a story about the irresistible human need to gather, tell stories, and choose joy in the face of mortality.
The performance will take place on May 31 at 4PM, at El Barrio's Artspace located at 215 E 99th Street. Tickets are free anbd open to the public, but reservations can be made at the Eventbrite page for the event.