Bard in the Quad: Twelfth Night! Directed by Elizabeth Helman August 5, 2009

William Shakespeare’s
Twelfth Night

2009 Bard in the Quad - Twelfth Night

Performances run August 5-9 and 12-16 at 7:30 P.M. in the MU Quad.

Under the summer sky, come join us for a unique experience of outdoor theatre that will leave you mystified and enchanted in the wild and extreme world of Illyria.

This beloved comedy features the story of Viola, a young maiden washed ashore after a tragic shipwreck. Wishing to protect her virtue, Viola disguises herself as a boy and joins the service of the lovelorn Duke, Orsino. Sparks fly and a comic love triangle develops when Viola is asked to woo the melancholy Olivia on behalf of Orsino. Meanwhile, the other members of Olivia’s household concoct their own schemes and love matches. The play features swordplay, music, mistaken identities, clever clowns, and love lost and found again all set against the backdrop of the mysterious country of Illyria.

Official Website: http://oregonstate.edu/bardinthequad/