Timon of Athens June 10, 2012

In the town of Athens, the prosperous and generous Timon has the largest circle of friends that money can buy. But when his finances run dry, his fickle friends are revealed as greedy hypocrites, and Timon must dig himself out of a trap set by years of blind overindulgence. In Shakespeare's savage satire, moments of absurd comedy and poignant tragedy intersect for a fascinating examination of selfishness and sacrifice. Barbara Gaines directs this CST staging with internationally celebrated actor, Tony Award winner Ian McDiarmid in the title role.