The Sandspur

Issue date: 2/4/05 Section: Life & Times

Media Credit: Larry Moore

The Rollins College Theatre Department is proud to present their production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night during the month of February. The talented cast and staff began studying and analyzing Shakespeare's poetic prose during Intersession and they have now had time to decipher the difficult diction in order to better portray this classic piece.

Since Christmas break the theatre members have been diligently rehearsing for which will be the department's biggest show of the theatrical season. This big show will require one of the largest casts including a long list of actors, costume designers, and stage technicians.

Shakespeare has been a tradition at Rollins since the first theatrical season in 1932 when Annie Russell herself directed Romeo and Juliet, but this year there will be a few modifications. None of the original script is being altered, however there will be no classical Shakespearean costuming, and do not expect the typical set design either.

The traditional story begins with twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated during a shipwreck. Both twins are tossed individually onto the island of Ilyria where they find love and love's complications. After cross-dressing and disguise, everything comes together so expect a happy ending.

William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will be presented February 18-26, 2005 in the Annie Russell Theatre. Performances will occur Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Special showings times include matinees on Sunday, February 20 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, February 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets will range from $17-19 with balcony seats available for $5. More ticketing information is available through the box office at 407-646-2145 or at www.rollins.edu/theatre.

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