William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

November 15 - December 7, 2024

Shakespeare's delightful comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, is a family-friendly spectacle that promises laughter and joy for all. Set in the whimsical land of Illyria, the play follows the adventures of Viola, who, disguised as a man, finds herself at the heart of a hilarious series of misunderstandings and mishaps. With a colorful cast of characters, the play is a merry dance of romance, comedy, and playful deception perfect for audiences of all ages.

Run Time: 2.5 hours, including intermission

Content Advisory: Contains Shakespearean innuendo. Contact the Box Office for more details.

Presented in partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company in Czech Republic.

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Be part of the journey! Experience Twelfth Night in Cincinnati before this very production—cast, design, and all—heads to Prague, Czech Republic, for CSC’s first international collaboration with Prague Shakespeare Company!

Cincy Shakes Goes to Europe!

In an exciting first, Twelfth Night will be a collaborative production with the Prague Shakespeare Company (PSC), the Czech Republic’s premier English-language theater! Founded by Guy Roberts, PSC is a renowned international company, celebrating 17 years of exceptional theater with productions spanning the globe.

After its Cincinnati debut, the entire production and cast of Twelfth Night will travel to Prague for performances there, bringing CSC’s unique take on this classic to European audiences—a thrilling first for us all!

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Design Sponsors

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Leraldo Anzaldua*

Orsino

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Geoffrey Warren Barnes II*

Toby Belch

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Cary Davenport*

Sir Andrew

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Jeremy Dubin*

Feste

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Candice Handy*

Maria

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Elissa Levitt*

Olivia

Courtney Lucien Square

Courtney Lucien*

Viola

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Josh Morrison

Antonio

Barry Mulholland

Barry Mulholland*

Malvolio

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Cameron Nalley

Sebastian

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips+ 

Associate Director: Matthew Lewis Johnson
Associate Director: Jeremy Dubin
Scenic Design: Charlie Calvert
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards 
Lighting Design: Abigail Fluck & Robert Carlton Stimmel^ 
Sound & Projections Design: Robert Carlton Stimmel^ 
Properties Design: Lane Shoemaker 
Wig Design: Kayla Cieslinski 
Intimacy & Fight Direction: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Dance Choreographer: Susan Jung
Stage Manager: Cole Sweasy* 
Assistant Stage Manager: Haleigh Oliver*

Original Music by Jeremy Dubin

Presented in partnership with Prague Shakespeare Company in Czech Republic

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 

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^Artist Sponsored by Judge Mark Painter 

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