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Twelfth Night
February 27 @ 8:00 pm
Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night centers on questions of love, identity, and social power. The story follows Viola and Sebastian, twins separated by a shipwreck, each believing the other has died. Stranded in Illyria, Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters the service of Duke Orsino.
Orsino is in love with Countess Olivia, who manages her own household and is mourning her brother. He sends Viola, in disguise, to deliver messages of devotion on his behalf. Olivia instead becomes attracted to the messenger, unaware of Viola’s true identity. The situation is further complicated by Malvolio, Olivia’s steward, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, another suitor competing for her attention.
As mistaken identities and misplaced affections build, the play examines loyalty, ambition, and the fluid nature of attraction. Through intersecting storylines and comic reversals, Shakespeare constructs a layered narrative that resolves once the twins are reunited.
Student Night will be on March 3rd at 8PM. FREE Admission with your Cane ID!