LES SHAKES
www.lesshakespeareco.org
presents
TWELFTH NIGHT or What You Will – DRINK
(part of the F*ckin Up Shakespeare Series)
by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Directed and Adapted by MELODY ERFANI
Stage Managed by MAE FRANKEBERGER

April 12 – May 11, 2015

April 12th at Poco (33 Avenue B at 3rd Street)
April 19th at Parkside Lounge (317 E. Houston Street).
April 26 & 27 at Cakeshop (152 Ludlow St. between Stanton and Rivington)
May 3 & 4 at Treehouse Theatre (154 W. 29th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues) May 10 & 11 at Lucky Jack’s (129 Orchard St. between Rivington and Delancy)

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/966235 or (800) 838-3006

Cast
Peter Collier, Gina Doherty, Mike Maloney, Peter Marciano
Sarah Anne Miles, Kathleen O’Neal and Ben Sheedy
Emcee at the 5/4 production was J.P. Makowski

The premise, or, if you like, gimmick behind Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT as presented by LES Shakespeare’s F*ckin Up Shakespeare Series is that an intoxicated actor and seven classically trained professionals perform the play with audience involvement, and many alcoholic beverages. Yes there is still a Viola, a Malvolio, etc. and the essence of the Shakespearean original, but if you come see this show, you will leave having learned less about classical literature and more about an original, bawdy way to stage a night of entertainment.

Do not look for sets or much in the way of props. There are some good costumes, and errant musical numbers, but this TWELFTH NIGHT is all about the comedy and fun.
Apparently, a drunk actor is selected at random for each show, so no two shows are alike. After seeing the May 4 performance, I wish I had the opportunity to see multiple performances for comparison.

- Kessa De Santis -