Our Fall Performance: TIMON OF ATHENS on November 16 and 23-24
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Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Andee Kinzy
Assistant Directed by Taylor Flanagan
Click for 11/16 RESERVATIONS | Click for 11/23-24 RESERVATIONS
Someone famous once sang, “money can’t buy me love…” Someone just as famous once wrote a play about it. Someone(s) not so famous decide to produce it.
WHY TIMON OF ATHENS?
Recent discoveries believe that Timon of Athens was, in fact, written by two people: William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton. It has also been surmised that the script is unfinished, and possibly, was never performed. That didn’t stop us! Because we think it contains a kernel of truth about human behavior that spans centuries.
TIMON IS TIMELY
This fall, we invite you to join us in our reimagined adaptation. An adaptation where Shakespeare and Middleton duke it out; Timon spends, and then, loses millions; and friendships show their true colors. With a dash of Madonna, a sprinkling of groupies, and a dollop of flattery, what better time to showcase Fake vs Real?
PERFORMANCE: TIMON OF ATHENS
Of course, as is always the case with ImprovEd Shakespeare, this interactive performance features a cast of youth between the ages of 8-17 and is appropriate for the entire family. The story mixes modern narration with original Shakespeare verse. Furthermore, four performances in two different locations at different times of the day gives everyone a chance to attend, regardless of your schedule and locale. Plus, it’s FREE! Yeah… no excuse. See ya there!
WHERE AND WHEN
Date: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
Time: 11am
Location: Austin Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th. St.
FREE
Date: SATURDAY and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23-24
Time: 2pm and 7pm, Saturday; 2pm, Sunday
Location: Mosaic Children’s Theatre, 11530 Manchaca Rd., Bldg 1
FREE
Reservations are strongly encouraged because all performances have limited seating. Also, come early! Our performances feature a 20-minute pre-show encouraging audience participation. During this entertainment, you can visit the concessions. Finally, all performances include a brief talk-back with the players after the show.
ImprovEd Shakespeare recommends our interpretation for Kids of all ages. If you want to learn about the story in advance, then check out our blog post: Prepare for Timon of Athens.
Note: While our performances typically run about an hour, this special production runs about an hour and a half with an intermission.
Tax-deductible donations are welcome through our fiscal sponsor, Austin Creative Alliance. You can learn more by scrolling down to the ImprovEd Arts link.
YOUTUBE
Talk about how humans haven’t changed… listen to Christopher Tomkinson at Sport for Jove Theatre Co. discuss why Shakespeare matters.
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IMPROVeD SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCES
Each fall and spring, ImprovEd Shakespeare develops a new production for live performance. In honor of the traditional Renaissance traveling troupe, during a period of a few weeks, we present Kid-friendly plays at various venues around town. Our Players, between 3rd-12th grade, gear themselves with playful, as well as engaging interpretations of works by the Bard of Avon. Suitable for all ages, each performance runs for about an hour.
Furthermore, these shows are always FREE. However, we gladly accept Donations! Additionally, visit ImprovEd Shakespeare, Shakespeare for Kids by Kids on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. And don’t forget to click on our BLOG for the stories behind these productions.
