Upcoming: Anthem by Ayn Rand, Austin Shakespeare at Rollins Theatre, January 19 - 23

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Anthem

In a dark totalitarian future, one individual reignites the world with the rediscovery of one word...

Austin Shakespeare presents the premiere of a new stage adaptation of Ayn Rand’s Anthem with words, music and projections by Jeff Britting at The Long Center’s Rollins Studio Theatre Wed.-Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 3 pm & 7:30 pm January 19 – 23. There will be a post-show discussion after every show.

There will be a special student "informance" on Fri. Jan 21: Student-friendly scene presentation and discussion at 11 a.m. (teachers, please contact alex@austinshakespeare.org for more information). Also, check out the Anthem essay contest for 8th 9th and 10th graders with $2,000 first prize at http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue.

On Saturday January 22 at 6:30 there will be a special pre-show party with playwright Jeff Britting and Yaron Brook, President of the Ayn Rand Institute at the Long Center’s AT&T room. Price includes show and Sterling catering and beverages.

Tickets are on sale now at TheLongCenter.Frontgatesolutions.com or by calling 512-474-LONG.

View images of cast at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Romeo and Juliet, Austin Shakespeare in Zilker Park, May 7 - June 7

UPDATE: ALT review of May 10




Posted by Austin Shakespeare on April 26:

Romeo and Juliet

For the 24th year, Austin Shakespeare brings FREE Shakespeare to Zilker Park. From May 7 to June 7 we present Shakespeare’s most popular play with a new twist: Romeo & Juliet features Shakespeare’s own text, including some Spanish language!

Set in Central Texas in the 1940’s, this production boasts a Central Texas setting with a Mexican-American flavor. This is the timeless story of two young people who fall in love, but whose families have hated one another for so long that they no longer remember the reason.

"This new approach to Romeo and Juliet relishes the beautiful story, exciting characters and thrilling language framed within the Mexican-American culture of South Central Texas," said Artistic Director Ann Ciccolella, who is staging the outdoor production. "We have a cast filled with actors who are dynamic, funny and make Shakespeare totally understandable--even in Spanish."

WHEN: May 7 - June 7, Thursday - Sunday at 8:00PM; special Mother's Day matinee at 2PM (no evening performance); special preview Wednesday May 6.
WHERE: The Sheffield Hillside Theatre at Zilker Park (across the parking lot from Barton Springs pool)

Click to read more at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .