William Shakespeare's "As You Like It"
Directed by Kevin Slay
William Shakespeare's "As You Like It"
WHO:
Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State Fullerton
WHAT:
“As You Like It”
by William Shakespeare
Kevin Slay, Director
WHEN:
Oct. 17-Nov. 2
8 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 23-25, 29-30, Nov. 1
2 p.m. Oct. 19, 25-26, Nov. 1-2
WHERE:
Young Theatre, California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton
BACKGROUND:
“As You Like It,” William Shakespeare’s popular pastoral comedy, was first performed around the turn of the 17th century. Considering that Queen Elizabeth I was at the height of her reign, it is perhaps not surprising that Shakespeare wrote one of the longest and most celebrated roles for women in this comedy, that of Rosalind. Many famous actresses have played the role, including Sarah Siddons, Peggy Ashcroft, Vanessa Redgrave, and more recently, Gwyneth Paltrow.
Based on Thomas Lodge’s romantic novella “Rosalynde,” “As You Like It” starts out in a courtly world, ruled over by the usurping Duke Frederick. Celia is the only daughter to Duke Frederick, and when her cousin Rosalind is banished, the two set out on a journey to the Forest of Arden. Meanwhile, the young Orlando de Boys flees with loyal servant Adam, to escape the court and a jealous, vengeful brother. The plot thickens when Rosalind, dressed as a young man to protect herself and Celia, meets Orlando in the forest. Featuring some of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters, including the melancholy Jacques, the fool Touchstone, and the vibrant and outrageous Phebe, “As You Like It” reminds us that, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.”
“As You Like It” will be directed by CSUF graduate student Kevin Slay and will be a featured production at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Cal State Fullerton is only the third university in America selected by the Education Wing of the Kennedy Center to produce in their Shakespeare program.
The cast includes Jesse Abeel as Orlando, Kirsten Kuiken as Rosalind, Meredith Hinckley as Celia, Joe Calarco as Jacques, Jeremy Lelliott as Touchstone, Elizabeth Nguyen as Phebe, and Adam Navarro as Silvius.
Sean Vasquez is scenic designer, Debbie Dufour is costume designer, LaTasha Tobias is lighting designer, Heather Alvear is audio designer, and Monica French is makeup designer.
ADMISSION:
Advance sales $10 ($9 with advance Titan Discount for students, seniors or with a CSUF ID). At the door, all tickets $10.
BOX OFFICE:
Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371. Box office is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and one hour prior to performance. Tickets also may be purchased online at: www.tickets.com.
WEB SITE:
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Jim Volz, Department of Theatre and Dance, at jvolz@fullerton.edu or 657-278-3538
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