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SINCE 1949!
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TOUR 58! (September 2006 - May 2007)
Othello
By William Shakespeare
"O, beware, of jealousy. It is the
green-eyed monster which doth mock
Among the greatest of Shakespeare’s plays, Othello is a searing tragedy of love turned into hate by the murdering poisons of jealousy. Experience National Players' energized exploration of this classic text
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's delightful farce is one of theatre's most enduring comedies. A frothy mix of Victorian mores, hidden lineages, and assumed identities, this is a light -hearted romp filled with dazzling humor and whit. Remember, "In matters of utmost importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing."
TOUR 59! (September 2007 - May 2008)
By William Shakespeare
“What country friend is this?” (I, ii)
Mistaken identities, misdirected passions, unrequited love, fools, reveling, and madness… Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s popular comedy about twins Sebastian and Viola who are separated by a shipwreck boasts some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters. Expect National Players to reinvigorate this classic play with new insight.
Call of the Wild
A New Musical Adaptation!
From the works of Jack London. (Call of the Wild and White Fang)
Book & Lyrics by Jon Lipsky Music by Bill Barclay
“It’s tooth for tooth, and eye for eye, And one of us is gonna die!”
In this explosive, musical adaptation of Jack London’s stories, man and dog challenge the harsh, unforgiving landscape of the Far North only to discover that, while it is hard to go into The Wild, it is even harder to come back.
A tale of survival and redemption.
TOUR 60! (September 2008 - May 2009)
As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
The Forest of Arden resounds with mischief, confusion, wit and romance in one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies. Come join Rosalind, Orlando, Pheobe, Corin and all the others in this delightful, love-filled romp through the woods!
1984
By George Orwell New Adaptation
Is Big Brother watching you? George Orwell’s horrifying prediction for human society sounds the alarm of governmental forces run amok. National Players explores the darker side of progress in this epic struggle between man and the state.
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