Antony and Cleopatra August 20, 2010

WHAT: Antony & Cleopatra
By William Shakespeare
Marin Shakespeare Company continues Shakespeare's Roman saga with “Antony and Cleopatra.”
Now an aging soldier and world leader, Antony is enthralled by the legendary Egyptian queen's charms in this sweeping, passionate love story about a powerful man derailed by the enchantment of an extraordinary woman. Featuring Marcia Pizzo as Cleopatra and Marvin Greene as Mark Antony.
Directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier
WHEN: Aug. 20 to Sept. 25, 2010
Previews are Aug. 20, 21 & 22, 2010 / Opening Aug. 28 to Sept. 25, 2010
Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; 4 p.m. Sundays; and 5 p.m. Sundays July 4 & 11, Sept. 6 & 19.

See complete schedule including previews, repertory performances and special events at www.marinshakespeare.org
WHERE: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
1475 Grand Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif.
TICKETS: $20 to $35
BOX OFFICE: 415-499-4488
WEBSITE: www.marinshakespeare.org
Free onsite parking. Located near public transit. Comfortable bench seating. Theater opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Bring your own picnic or purchase snacks at the Theatre Café. Warm clothing, jackets, blankets recommended for evening performances. Call box office for special parking needs. The golf cart will be operational for all shows. The Belle Ave. gate will be open for Senior Matinees only.
CAST: Mark Antony – Marvin Greene,* Cleopatra - Marcia Pizzo,* Octavius Caesar - William Elsman,* Lepidus / Clown - Julian Lopez-Morillas,* Octavia - Cat Thompson,* Pompey / Dolabella - TBA, Maecenas - Christopher Hammond, Proculeius - Bennett Fisher, Enobarbus - Stephen Klum,* Eros – Sam Leichter, Scarus / Seleucus - Lucas McClure,* Alexas / Dercetus - Paul Loomis, Menas / Schoolmaster - Scott Ragle, Charmian - Alexandra Matthew,* Iras - Lori Dorfman, Mardian - Gary Grossman, Soothsayer / Messenger - Darren Bridgett.*
* AEA
Antony & Cleopatra performance dates:
8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 – “Pay What You Will” Preview
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 – Preview
4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 – Preview
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 – Opening night and Shakespeare dinner at 6:30pm
4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29
4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5
8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5
5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11
4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12
8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 – Pre-show conversation
5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 – Post-show Q&A
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25