Try it in Translation
This November, Blk Girls Luv The Bard (BGLTB) will present a live, virtual reading of Romeo and Juliet, translated by Hansol Jung with our very own Kamilah Long and Amrita Ramanan serving as director and dramaturg. BGLTB reimagines, reframes, and examines Shakespeare through the lens of BIPOC women. Don’t miss this incredible reading!
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.
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts will present Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear in February! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design.
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.
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts presents Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design. Episode 2 releases Friday, February 18th, with new episodes every Friday!
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts presents Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design. Episode 3 releases Friday, February 25th, with new episodes every Friday!
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts presents Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design. Episode 4 releases Friday, March 4th, with new episodes every Friday!
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.
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts presents Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design. Episode 5 releases Friday, March 11th, with new episodes every Friday!
In partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Podcasts presents Marcus Gardley’s translation of King Lear! We are ecstatic to announce this thrilling podcast, directed by Eric Ting and starring the legendary Keith David as Lear. The podcast will also include jazz-inspired sound design. Episode 6 releases Friday, March 18th, with new episodes every Friday!