About This Production
A pair of shipwrecked twins set into motion a tale of mistaken identity, eccentricity, and unlikely love. Separated from her brother Sebastian, quick-thinking Viola adopts a male disguise and enters the service of the handsome Duke Orsino—only to find herself in the middle of a love triangle. When Viola’s new boss sends her to win over his unrequited love, the Countess Olivia, her disguise proves too effective and the Countess falls for the young girl dressed as a boy instead.
Playing in rotation with Shakespeare in Love, we’ll explore how it was done in Shakespeare’s time (only with bathrooms and air conditioning). It will be a fully Elizabethan production – featuring the clothing, scenery, music and dance of 1602 and performed by an all-male cast.
Critic and Audience Reviews
-Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel"Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s 'Twelfth Night' provides a clear and enjoyable reminder that some things remain eternally funny..."
-Thomas Thorspecken, Analog Artist Digital World"This has to be the most well crafted production I have seen in Orlando for a long time."
Creative Team
Director: Carolyn Howarth
Music Director: Keith Koons
Accent Master Coach: Paul Meier
Accent Coach: Dan Romano
Accent Coach: Jim Helsinger
Dramaturg: Chris Rushing
Fight Coach: Tony Simotes
Choreographer: Kim Ball
Scenic Designer: Kat Conley
Lighting Designer: Bert Scott
Costume Designer: Jack Smith
Wig Designer: Brendan O’Neal
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
AEA Stage Manager: Stacy R. Norwood
AEA Assistant Stage Manager: Karl Lengel
Children under 5 will not be admitted into the Theater.