Cymbeline

Tragically separated after the discovery of their secret marriage, Imogen and Leonatus find themselves in quite the dilemma full of marriage plots and lies.

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Love • Jealousy • Classical Setting

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Productions, Readings & Workshops

Cymbeline

January 18 – February 15, 2025 | NAATCO | Production | New York, NY, USA

Cymbeline

March 22–24, 2024 | University of San Diego | Production | San Diego, CA, USA

Cymbeline

March 26 – April 3, 2022 | Syracuse University | Production | Syracuse, NY, USA

Production History

Jan 18, 2017

Work Session

Developmental work in NYC on the first 3 acts of Cymbeline.

Nov 30, 2018

Translation Workshop

Work session with full cast in NYC.

Apr 12, 2019

Work Session

Developmental work in NYC on act 5 of Cymbeline.

June 27, 2019

Play On! Festival NYC

Rehearsal and Staged Reading directed by John Dias with full cast as part of the Play On! Translation Festival in NYC.

Produced by:
Play On! / Classic Stage / Oregon Shakespeare Festival

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