Shakespeare in Love February 1, 2008

February is "Shakespearean Love" month at the Firehouse Theatre. Friday February 1st MLT presents the Academy Award winning film "Shakespeare in Love." The film won Best Picture and Best Actress (for Gwyneth Paltrow) awards in 1998.

The film centers around the forbidden love of playwright William Shakespeare and a noble woman, Viola. To settle his debt to businessman Hugh Fennyman, Shakepeare's patron Henslowe offers Fennyman, a model of a 16th century Loan Shark, a partnership in the upcoming production of Shakespeare's newest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel The Pirate's Daughter". This play is to become the renowned "Romeo and Juliet."
The playwright is caught with writer's block and searching for a new muse, which he finds in Viola de Lesseps, a young girl inspired by his work and in love with his rhymes. Although forbidden by the laws and customs of the 16th century, Viola dresses as a man and auditions for a part in Shakespeare's new play. After receiving the part of Romeo, she continues her ruse. She is eventually found out by the playwright, and the two share a secret affair. The romance between the two show obvious allusions to scenes in Shakespeare's famous play, including the ballroom scene from act 2 and the balcony scene immediately following it. The element of forbidden love forms the basis of Shakespeare's inspiration. The film is Rated R.
This film has been generously underwritten by Jessica and Andrew Barnett and their company Alpine Ice. The Firehouse Theatre doors open at 6:30 and the film will begin at 7. Tickets at the door are $5. We also offer a "10 Pass" for $40 that is fully transferable and never expires. It can be used for multiple entries to the same film.

Official Website: http://m-l-t.org/movies/