CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The Utah Shakespeare Festival, which kicked off on June 21, promises a season of vibrant performances and dramatic delight. Along with a stellar lineup of plays, audiences can anticipate the return of numerous cherished Festival actors.
“Romeo and Juliet”
“Romeo and Juliet” is Shakespeare’s most romantic and well-known tale of “star-cross’d lovers.” Returning Festival actors in the lead cast include Cassandra Bissell as Lady Capulet, Ty Fanning as Romeo, Tim Fullerton as Capulet, and Gilberto Saenz as Tybalt.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is Shakespeare’s luxurious tale of fairies, dreams, and moonlight. Returning Festival actors in the lead cast include Cassandra Bissell as Hippolyta/Titania, Ty Fanning as Demetrius, and Corey Jones as Theseus/Oberon.
“A Raisin in the Sun”
“A Raisin in the Sun” is a theatrical masterpiece that breaks down racial barriers. Returning Festival actors include Corey Jones as Walter Younger and Monique Gaffney as Lena Younger.
“Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical”
This is Austen’s enduring love story featuring an imperfect, but lovable, main character. Returning Festival actors in the lead cast include Allie Babich as Emma, Laura Brennan as Harriet, Rhett Guter as Mr. Knightley, Chris Mixon as Mr. Woodhouse, Melinda Parrett as Miss Bates, and Jim Poulos as Mr. Elton.
“The Play That Goes Wrong”
“The Play That Goes Wrong” is a comedic and ill-fated play-within-a-play. Returning Festival actors include Nazlah Black as Sandra, Laura Brennan as Stage Hand, Rhett Guter as Chris, Chris Mixon as Dennis, Melinda Parrett as Annie, and Jim Poulos as Max.
“Timon of Athens”
Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens” explores friendship, wealth and the foibles of a materialistic society. Returning Festival actors include Elijah Alexander as Timon, Anastasha Blakely as Isadore/Poet, Jasmine Bracey as Lucullus/Caphis, Darin F. Earl II as Varro/Painter, Nell Geisslinger as Apemantus, and Jeremy Thompson as Ventidius/Factotumus/Soldier.
“Coriolanus”
“Coriolanus” is one of Shakespeare’s rarely produced plays that focuses on themes of ambition, family, love, and power. Returning Festival actors include Elijah Alexander as Aufidius/Roman Citizen, Anastasha Blakely as Valeria/Roman Citizen, Jasmine Bracey as Menenius Agrippa/Roman Citizen, Darin F. Earl II as Sicinius Veletus/Roman Citizen, Nell Geisslinger as Junius Brutus/Roman Citizen, and Jeremy Thompson as Titus Lartius/Roman Citizen.
Use code “SGNews23” for $10 off regular-price tickets – subject to availability. For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2023 season, visit bard.org or call 800-PLAYTIX.
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