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Twelfth Night

Arclight Repertory Theatre

June 6-June 28, 2008

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Arclight Repertory Theatre presents the first annual Shakespeare on the Square Festival in downtown San Jose. The festival will feature Shakespeare’s romantic comedy of mistaken identity and bad karma: Twelfth Night, re-imagined on the ancient Indian island of Illyria. In addition The Green Show, a free performance of Indian classical music, dance, and love poetry presented by the Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose and Arclight will be performed one hour prior to the Twelfth Night performances on San Pedro street Saturdays and Sundays.

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  Tickets: $10-$15

  Info Phone: 800-838-3006

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  June 6-June 28, 2008

  Times:
  Fri & Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 7pm

• Venue Info

  Theatre on San Pedro Square

  29 North San Pedro Street Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95110

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• Parking Info

  $2 public lot across the street plus free street parking on the weekends and after 6pm on weekdays.

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  • Wheelchair Access

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  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "excellent"
    Review posted by: Catty from Mountain View, CA, Jun 19, 2008
    

    Being a new Shakes fan after seeing Macbeth in NY recently, I really enjoyed this performance of 12 Night. My fave was Malvolio, the clown, Toby, and Anthony.

    Being a new Shakes fan after seeing Macbeth in NY recently, I really enjoyed this performance of 12 Night. My fave was Malvolio, the clown, Toby, and Anthony.

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "Greatness in the thrust"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Jun 17, 2008
    

    Although the night I saw this the theatre was very warm and the pacing was slow in places as a result, the concept was good and there were a number of good performances.

    Although the night I saw this the theatre was very warm and the pacing was slow in places as a result, the concept was good and there were a number of good performances.

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "They'll Strive to Please You Every Day"
    Review posted by: Sarah from Mountain View, Jun 15, 2008
    

    This is a high-spirited production of Twelfth Night, offering song, dance, and laughter. A strong ensemble is complemented by beautiful India-influenced costumes, set designs, and live sitar music.... Expand

    This is a high-spirited production of Twelfth Night, offering song, dance, and laughter. A strong ensemble is complemented by beautiful India-influenced costumes, set designs, and live sitar music. Cheers to the cast and crew for clearly caring that the audience has a good time. Collapse

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "Delightful Shakespearean Comedy!"
    Review posted by: Neil Miller from Fremont, CA, Jun 10, 2008
    

    This is a wonderfully imaginative and entertaining production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy. The concept of setting the play in ancient India with period costumes, traditional music and dance... Expand

    This is a wonderfully imaginative and entertaining production of Shakespeare's romantic comedy. The concept of setting the play in ancient India with period costumes, traditional music and dance enhanced my experience of the performance. Don't miss this exciting production! Collapse

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "Terrific Performance - Don't Miss It!"
    Review posted by: Mike from South Bay, CA, Jun 08, 2008
    

    Arclight is to be commended for a terrific performance of Twelfth Night. The actors are great, and they have transformed a difficult space into a breath taking delight. The performances are funny and... Expand

    Arclight is to be commended for a terrific performance of Twelfth Night. The actors are great, and they have transformed a difficult space into a breath taking delight. The performances are funny and touching. For those sitting on the aisle in the second act, be sure to keep your legs tucked in. (You'll see what I mean). This show represents the best of small theater in San Jose and needs to be supported by the community. Collapse

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "HILARIOUS - Don't miss it!"
    Review posted by: Meredith from San Jose, CA, Jun 07, 2008
    

    This show was a real treat. The cast was outstanding, particularly the clowns. Mark Drumm as Toby and Daniel Norberg as Andrew were a riot--they played off each other perfectly and really got the... Expand

    This show was a real treat. The cast was outstanding, particularly the clowns. Mark Drumm as Toby and Daniel Norberg as Andrew were a riot--they played off each other perfectly and really got the audience laughing. Melissa Navarro as Feste was also a hit with her great singing, fabulous facial expressions, and physical comedy. Set in India, the costumes were beautifully designed, and the rich colors and textures of the set complemented them perfectly. The production features live sitar, mandolin, and guitar music, as well as Indian incidental music--a very nice touch. From start to finish the pace was perfect and the story was clear; I'd definitely recommend this for Shakespeare novices and avid fans alike. It was truly one of the best productions of the Bard I've seen. Bravo, Arclight! Collapse

  • Event Name: Twelfth Night
    "Great 12th Night Production at Thtr on San Pedro Square!"
    Review posted by: Leigh from san mateo, ca, Jun 07, 2008
    

    This is a beautifully adapted version of Shakespeare's 12th Night with an Eastern Indian theme. The director and actors did a wonderful job of making the text accessible, lively, fun, and heartfelt.... Expand

    This is a beautifully adapted version of Shakespeare's 12th Night with an Eastern Indian theme. The director and actors did a wonderful job of making the text accessible, lively, fun, and heartfelt. Kudos are due to the cast and crew for their work on the set, costumes, music, and choreography - all of which are exquisite. Don't miss this show! Collapse

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