Julius Caesar October 1, 2010

"The evil that men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones."

Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's most gripping political thrillers and one of the theatre's greatest explorations of the intoxicating lust for power and violent change that can lead to the rending of ambitions, friendships, and a nation.

Centered around three of Shakespeare's most memorable characters—Caesar, Brutus, and the young Mark Antony—the play contrasts a vast historical canvas with the private fears and dreams of men whose words are capable of changing the world. In a time of political wrangling, jockeying for power, and nation-building, these three lead us through the political intrigue that has the power to destroy the republic and set the nation on a course to dictatorship. Lines are blurred between fighting for the public good and fighting for personal interest. Shakespeare, as no one else can, vividly explores how a nation's fate is dependent on the vagaries of human will.

Julius Caesar deals with loyalty, friendship, and love, as well as the dangers of idealism versus the threat of imperialism. The characters, the language, and stark political situation make Julius Caesar one of Shakespeare's most majestic works.