Hailed as “shamelessly entertaining” by the Washington Post, the celebrated American Shakespeare Center will present two performances, Macbeth and Measure for Measure, at 7 p.m. in the Maxwell Theatre on Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25, respectively, as part of the university’s 43rd annual Lyceum Series.
Direct from the stage of the American Shakespeare Center’s celebrated Blackfriars Playhouse, the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s original indoor theatre, the American Shakespeare Center On Tour boasts nearly two decades worth of global touring experience. The troupe performs Shakespeare’s works under their original staging conditions—on a simple stage, without elaborate sets, and with the audience sharing the same light as the actors.
From the first words of the play until the title character loses his head, Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, Macbeth, is his most unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity. Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady tragically struggle to hold on to their sanity and to each other.
Shakespeare’s electrifying exploration of the arrogance of power hovers between comedy and tragedy. Measure for Measure stares unblinkingly into the way we confuse lust and love, goodness and self-righteousness.
The productions are sponsored by the Office of Student Activities as part of the annual Lyceum Program. Admission is free with a valid JagCard for faculty, staff, and students. General admission is $10. For more information, call 706-667-4100.
Aug 31, 2010
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