Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at MCT, Aug 15 & 16PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT-MCT'S ADULT SHAKESPEARE TRUNK SHOWMissoula, MT: The Missoula Children's Theatre is emBarding……or rather "embarking" on a new Adult Education program with the Shakespeare production of Twelfth Night, live on stage for 2 performances Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16th. Written by William Shakespeare and adapted and directed by Sarah Walker Thornton, this hilarious musical version will delight fans of Shakespeare and make new fans of his work. One of 14 comedies written by Will (can we call him Will? He's not around to complain), Twelfth Night is one of the funniest classics and will be a fantastic introduction to Shakespeare for those not familiar with The Bard (He's still not around to complain). Sarah Walker Thornton is a seasoned professional actor/director with a BFA in Theatre from Wright State University, an MFA from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and was co-founder of the NYC-based BAMA Theatre Company. She may be Will's biggest fan and when asked about this production, she said “Shakespeare in the style of a trunk show really brings the storytelling into focus. The actors must embrace the language, use their imaginations, and add a dash of theatre magic to build a ship where there never was a ship before. It's a fun way to take the plays of Shakespeare off their pedestals and turn a potentially intimidating experience of seeing one of his stories into something playful and joyful (even the tragedies!). This adaptation stays true to the Bard's words (though trimmed down to around only an hour and half), and there is a fun folk twist to the music! Twelfth Night has some of Shakespeare's goofiest characters and wild surprises. We have so much fun that you can't help but have fun with us!” Ten local actors play multiple roles as they take the audience through a wacky world of servants and masters, twins and disguises, clowns and fools, heartache and hijinks in Shakespeare's most musical comedy. Using simple storytelling, a few props and costumes, a handy-dandy box, and lots of imagination, this “trunk show” telling will bring this tale to life right before your eyes. Some of Shakespeare's most ridiculous characters alongside some of his most beautiful poetry- this adventure of a sea-voyage turned upside-down and love triangles turned inside out will make you shout, “Play on!” Twelfth Night is being sponsored by The Rhinoceros-the Rhino as it's best known with performances on Friday, August 15th at 7PM and Saturday, August 16th at 7PM at the Missoula Children's Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and all seats are reserved! Visit www.MCTinc.org, or call (406) 728-7529, Noon to 5PM, M-F. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The Missoula Children's Theatre is committed to providing a respectful and enjoyable environment for all who wish to participate, at auditions and throughout the company. We strive for artistic excellence and cast the shows with actors who present as best suited to perform the available roles. The listing of available ages and/or other specifications are determined by the source material, which MCT is contractually required to follow. Link: http://https://mctinc.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/PatronTicket__PublicTicketApp#/events/a0SVx000000GpPxMAK Submitted: 08/07/25 Article By: MCT, Inc. (Missoula Childrens Theatre, MCT Community Theatre) |