Try it in Translation
King Henry IV is preparing for war to defend his crown from the upstart Hotspur. But his son, Prince Hal, is too busy languishing in taverns and brothels with the roguish Falstaff to bother with politics. Will Hal continue to wallow in dissolution or will he finally stand up for his inheritance and his family?
King Henry IV is preparing for war to defend his crown from the upstart Hotspur. But his son, Prince Hal, is too busy languishing in taverns and brothels with the roguish Falstaff to bother with politics. Will Hal continue to wallow in dissolution or will he finally stand up for his inheritance and his family?
Shakespeare’s archetypal slapstick comedy, now with updated jokes and wordplay. Tony Award Nominee Christina Anderson’s translation dives deep into the joy of the original text, reinterpreting the metaphor, antiquated slang, and double and triple entendre for a contemporary audience.
Free but reservations required.
As part of the city-wide Shakespeare Everywhere Festival, Conservatory faculty members will participate in Try It In Translation, which compares original Shakespeare texts with modern, contemporary translations and adaptions commissioned by Play On Shakespeare. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged!
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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO / Two River Theater production of Romeo and Juliet. Translated by Hansol Jung and directed by Dustin Wills, this series brings listeners right into the sound studio where actors create their own special effects and bring Brian Quijada’s original songs and music to life with incomparable flare and passion!
Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO / Two River Theater production of Romeo and Juliet. Translated by Hansol Jung and directed by Dustin Wills, this series brings listeners right into the sound studio where actors create their own special effects and bring Brian Quijada’s original songs and music to life with incomparable flare and passion!
Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO / Two River Theater production of Romeo and Juliet. Translated by Hansol Jung and directed by Dustin Wills, this series brings listeners right into the sound studio where actors create their own special effects and bring Brian Quijada’s original songs and music to life with incomparable flare and passion!
Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO / Two River Theater production of Romeo and Juliet. Translated by Hansol Jung and directed by Dustin Wills, this series brings listeners right into the sound studio where actors create their own special effects and bring Brian Quijada’s original songs and music to life with incomparable flare and passion!
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