Taylor Bailey, Associate Creative Director at Play On Shakespeare: “One of the ways we connect with the great potential of the Play On translations is through our partnerships with educational institutions. Working with the leaders and creators of tomorrow, we get a chance to see how Shakespeare's works might resonate with this generation and where our field is heading. It is an additional pleasure to be working with my esteemed alma mater, University of Evansville, and to get to meet the current student artists on that campus.”

University of Evansville Department of Theatre Chair, Eric Renschler: “In 2017, UE alumnus and Associate Creative Director Taylor Bailey, brought the creative team of Romeo and Juliet to campus for a multi-day workshop and public readings with our students. Ever since, we have looked forward to the time when we could again partner with Play On Shakespeare’s wonderful collective of artists. When the current pandemic forced us into a virtual season, the generous support of the Hitz foundation allowed us to bring Play On artists virtually to campus, working with students to explore three of Shakespeare’s plays; Pericles, Edward III, and Richard II. During this very strange and difficult time, this partnership has been a highlight for our students, allowing them to see this material with fresh eyes and renewed excitement.”

This production – part of University of Evansville Theatre’s ZOOMBOX, student-directed series – features a translation by Naomi Iizuka and is directed by Lavina Jadhwani, UET 2020–21 Virtual Artist-in-Residence.

After months of training in our Play On Shakespeare Masterclass program, Ashland High School will present Alison Carey's translation of Twelfth Night this month! A classic Shakespearean play, Twelfth Night takes place on the coast of Illyria where Viola is washed ashore, her twin brother lost to sea. As Viola enters the city, she becomes entangled in a comedic affair of mistaken identity and love between the households of Olivia and Orsino.
Limited seating; Vaccination card required.

UNCSA presents Coriolanus this month! One of Shakespeare's last written tragedies, Coriolanus follows the career of Roman general Caius Marcius who earns his name after defeating the Volscian army, but he struggles to become a leader for the people of Rome. In this production, the cast will play several different characters to enhance the audience's perception of the society. Who holds the power in the end?

The Division of Liberal Arts at UNCSA will also host a panel discussion, titled "Found in Translation? A panel discussion on issues of translation," which is a free virtual event on Wednesday, February 16th, at 5 p.m. EST. Panelists include Sean San José, Mohammed Albakry, professor of English and linguistics at Middle Tennessee State University, and Joseph McAlhany, assistant professor in the University of Connecticut Department of History, and moderated by Hans Gabriel.

Performed by the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics students, Jeff Whitty's A Midsummer Night's Dream is bound to bring mirth to its spectators this month! One of Shakespeare's most beloved and hilarious works, prepare to enter the whimsical world full of the fae, love triangles, and an over-enthusiastic theater troupe.

Imogen lives in a world of oppressive patriarchy, controlled by her father and stepmother. When the love of her life begins to believe a false lie about her faithfulness, Imogen dawns a disguise as a page boy and enters into a journey of self-discovery. One of Shakespeare's late romances, Cymbeline will have you rooting for the girl who dared to dream and defy the world attempting to oppress her.

Two River Theater, in partnership with NAATCO, will produce Shakespeare’s classic love story: Romeo and Juliet, translated by Hansol Jung. Infused with contemporary language, Jung’s translation uplifts the brash humor of Romeo and Juliet while deepening our understanding of love and loss.