Redmond High Theatre presents modern “Twelfth Night’

Published 11:45 am Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Redmond High School Theatre Company will produce Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, Twelfth Night, reimagined within a music festival that is dedicated to the spirit of the 1960s folk revival movement.

The production will run from May 1-5, with evening performances at 7 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.

Directed by Hilda Beltran Wagner, with technical direction from Justin Tilton, this fresh interpretation of Twelfth Night transports audiences to a music festival created by a Woodstock-obsessed producer.

Infused with modern language and set against a backdrop of acoustic melodies and familiar folk-rock tunes, the production promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its blend of Shakespearean wit and late 20th century vibes.

“By setting the play in a music festival, we aim to create an immersive experience that celebrates the timelessness of Shakespeare’s work while inviting audiences to connect with the characters and themes in a modern context,” said Beltran in a release.

Twelfth Night tells the tale of mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the antics of a colorful cast of characters, including the “shipwrecked” Viola (in this version, her campervan got a flat on the way into the festival), the lovesick Duke Orsino (the festival’s visionary, Woodstock-obsessed producer), the pompous bureaucrat Malvolio, and the witty servant Maria (here, a body guard with a soft spot for astrology).

The production, adapted by Jon Jory with additional material from Beltran and the RHTC ensemble, promises a theatrical experience for theatergoers of all tastes.

Tickets for Twelfth Night are available for purchase online or at the door before each performance. For more information or to buy tickets, visit redmondhs.seatyourself.biz.