Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Take a step into the classy world of the 1920s with Arts Garden's production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Set in the backstage rooms of a bustling silent film studio, this delightful comedy brings together the elegance of the Jazz Age and the timeless wit of Shakespeare. Join us for an evening filled with mistaken identities, unrequited love, and a touch of cinematic magic. We can't wait to see you there!
>>This show is partially double cast! When purchasing tickets, please double-check the cast lists below to verify when your desired cast is performing!
Performance Dates
Friday, November 8 | 7pm - Cast Pickford
Saturday, November 9 | 2pm & 7pm - Cast Fairbanks
Sunday, November 10 | 2pm - Cast Pickford
Sunday, November 10 | 7pm - Cast Fairbanks
Thursday, November 14 | 7pm - Cast Pickford
Friday, November 15 | 7pm - Cast Fairbanks
Saturday, November 16 | 2pm & 7pm - Cast Pickford
Sunday, November 17 | 2pm - Cast Fairbanks
CAST FAIRBANKS
Viola...............................Annie O'Neill
Sebastian......................Alex Yorkovich
Olivia..........................Lauren Paulson
Duke Orsino...............Jacob O'Connor
Malvolio........................Jamie Allman
Maria.........................Molly O'Connor
Sir Toby...................Andrew Yorkovich
Feste................................Amy Stauter
Sir Andrew...............Hannah Peterson
Fabian...............................Tracy Ayers
Antonio...........................Corrie Willey
Valentine.........................Mascuud Ali
Curio................................Celia Huber
Head Officer.....................Lisa Stauter
Captain............................Mike Turner
Priest...............................Dan Sullivan
Ensemble..........Mascuud Ali,
Maren Borer, Kari Grundmeier
Joseph Homrich, Ryan Howard
Celia Huber, Elizabeth Johnson
McFarlin, Lisa Stauter, Dan Sullivan,
Mike Turner, Grace Walker
CAST PICKFORD
Viola...............................Maren Borer
Sebastian......................Alex Yorkovich
Olivia.............................Grace Walker
Duke Orsino...............Jacob O'Connor
Malvolio.....................Joseph Homrich
Maria........................Kari Grundmeier
Sir Toby..........................Ryan Howard
Feste..........Elizabeth Johnson McFarlin
Sir Andrew...............Hannah Peterson
Fabian...............................Tracy Ayers
Antonio...........................Corrie Willey
Valentine.........................Mascuud Ali
Curio................................Celia Huber
Head Officer.....................Lisa Stauter
Captain............................Mike Turner
Priest...............................Dan Sullivan
Ensemble..........Mascuud Ali,
Jamie Allman, Celia Huber,
Molly O'Connor, Annie O'Neill,
Lauren Paulson Amy Stauter
Lisa Stauter, Dan Sullivan, Mike Turner
Andrew Yorkovich
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Viola – a young woman caught in a shipwreck. She is a journalist by trade, and becomes secretary to Orsino. She is ambitious, brave, and tender-hearted, and develops a deep affection for Orsino.
Sebastian – Viola's twin brother, who was also traveling on the same ship.
Duke Orsino – an American film producer. He is in love with Olivia and desperately wants to gain her affections, but is terribly awkward about it and uncomfortable in the spotlight.
Olivia – a well-known and established silent film star. She is a strong presence who commands any room she enters. Due to the death of her brother and father, she is deep in mourning, but has a film contract she must maintain.
Malvolio – Olivia’s in-film love interest. He is elated to be playing alongside such a famous lady as Olivia, and sees greate fortune for himself if she were to fall in love with him.
Maria – Olivia’s manager. She is organized, prepared for anything, and loves Olivia's castmates, even though they deeply annoy her
Sir Toby Belch – Olivia's uncle and actor in the film. He has no respect for Prohibition, and is almost constantly drunk and causing trouble.
Sir Andrew Aguecheek – another actor and friend of Sir Toby. He is drinking buddies with Toby, and Toby invited him on to the production to try to woo Olivia.
Feste – an actor in the film - she likes to cause mischief and cause chaos
Fabian – an actor in the film and Feste's best friend. Wherever mischief goes, Fabian isn't too far behind.
Antonio – a rival of Orsino’s, and friend to Sebastian. He has been hiding nearby stealing Orsino’s trade secrets and pirating his films when he finds Sebastian.
Valentine & Curio – Duke’s secretaries
A Sea Captain – a friend to Viola
Ensemble - Press, photographers, & film crew. They are very invested in the upcoming film, and are desperate for more information on Olivia and Orsino's love life.