Shrew, Merchant, Lear: The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival

12 Pages·1993·0.87 MB·English

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DearFriends:
Our 1993 season, NCSF's seventeenth
season ofproducing greatclassics, is a hallmarl<
forourcompany, and I thinl< is a unique
opportunity forall ofus.
The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant
of Venice, and King Lear: three ofShakespeare's
richestplays willbe in nightly repertory! We've
chosen this season forits tremendous variety for
its tragedyand farce; forits romance andits
socialcontroversy; for the vastspectrum of
human emotions andissuespresented by these
plays. We've chosen this season for the appeal
ofits dynamic characters, for the beautyand
poetry ofits heightened language, forits humor,
forits passion, forits engrossing and
entertaining stories. We've chosen Shakespeare
this season forhis enormous challenges and
terrific excitement.
Whata greatchallenge for our Festival
Company! Whatan exciting opportunityforallof
us to share Shakespeare's incredible
imagination!
I hope you'llalljoin us for this season of
wonderfulplays. I look forward to seeing you all
at the theatre!
Louis Rackoff
Artistic Director
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love story: Petruchio,
searchingforfortune,finds
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Kate, trapped into shrewishiness by an
be overbearing father, finds herfuture in loving
Petruchio. While a host ofother delightfully
witty characters plot and counterplottheir
own devices, Kate and Petruchio battle in
courtship to a happy and surprising
marriage, in what is probably Shakespeare's
most lively, fast-paced romanticfarce.
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romantic comedy and
allegory, but also a play of
sharp social consciousness.
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Its beauty, wit and comic charm delight
audiences. Yetthe play remains controversial
because ofthe timelessness of its social issues:
bigotry racism, the deep need for personal
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integrity, the sometimes inequity ofjustice and is
the importance of mercy. The brilliant, buoyant
Portiaand the wronged, suffering, near tragic
Shylock speak some of Shakespeare's most
incisive speeches in this play which, through its TJionmsville
richness, reveals many profound truths about
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byWilliam Shakespeare
ne ofthe greatest of
tragedies, it is the tale of a bounc*
great king of ancient Britain land
who, by dividing his kingdom among his
daughters, sets in motion a strugglefor power
thatfractures his life and nearly destroys the
future of his domain. King Learreveals the
heights and depths ofthe human experience in
characters of gigantic, legendary dimension. A
play of heartbreaking beauty and awesome
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of King Learwill be played by
Mr. Earle Hyman.
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'orn in Rocky Mount, NC, Mr. Hyman first
appeared on the stage ofthe American NegroTheatre in NewYork in 1943as
the Diaperman' in Three'sa Family. He played in Run Little Chillun and as
'Rudolph' inAnna Lucasta in NewYork before making his debut in the same
rMoleat His Majesty'sTheatre in London's West End in October 1947.
Ir Hyman's Broadwaycreditsinclude: thetitle rolein TheMasterBuilder;
the Emily Mann playExecution ofJustice and The Ladyfrom Dubuque
forwhich he received aTONY nomination; Les Blancs, No Time for
Sergeants, The ClimateofEden, Waiting forGodot, The Infernal
Machine, MisterJohnson and Driving MissDaisy(with Frances
Sternhagen). He also starred in the Pulitzer Prize winning playDeath andthe
King's Horseman playing Elesin, Horseman ofthe King. His 1982 portrayal of
JamesTyrone in EugeneO'Neill'sLongDay'sJourneyintoNightatthe Public
Theatre was subsequentlytaped for cable TV. That portrayal earned him the
HMearstABC ARTS ACE AWARD for best performance by an artist on cable TV.
Ir Hyman'sclassicalcreditsinclude: OthelloinOthelloatthe Roundabout;
Cominius in Coriolanus atthe NewYork Shakespeare Festival; The Cherry
Orchard(directed by James Earle Jones); and five seasonsatthe American
Shakespeare Festival where he played everything from Caliban to Othello,
'ne ofthe most popular performers in Scandinavia, Mr Hyman played the
role of Sam Semola in MasterHarold...andtheBoys in the play's premiere
atthe Oslo NewTheatre in Norway In addition, Mr Hyman has performed
before King Olafof Norway and King Frederick and Queen Ingred of
Denmark. In Stockholm's Royal Theatre he starred in TheEmperorJonesat
the request ofartistic director Ingmar Bergman. He has been honored with the
medal of St. Olaf bythe former King Olaf of Norway.
ilm credits include The IvoryApe, Across 110th Streetand The
Possession ofJoelDelaney.
'n television hewill be remembered for playing the role of Russell
Huxtable, thefatherto Bill Cosby on the NBC television series TheBillCosby
Show, forwhich he received an EMMY nomination.
his IS Mr Hyman's homecoming.
FOR GROUPS
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Individual rates!
General and Business Rates:
10-24 tickets $14
25 or more $12
SeniorCitizen and Student Rates:
10 or more $10
SCHOOLFEST
School Groups only: $8
NCSF is proud to offer 10:00 am SchoolFest matinees of
THEMERCHANTOFVENICE(September 22 and 23)
and THE TAMING OF THESHREW(September 28, 29
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CLASSICS CONTEXT
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Get a colorful, in-depth overview of Shakespeare's world and NCSF's 1993
season by attending our newseminar program. Noted North Carolina scholars
will employthe humanitiesto heighten yourappreciation and understanding of
the playtext and NCSF's productions, x
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Dates:
Saturday August 21st 1:00 - 5:30 pm THEMERCHANTOFVENICE
Guest Lecturer: Dr Christopher Armitage (UNC-Chapel Hill)
Saturday, September 4th 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. THE TAMING OFTHESHREW
Guest Lecturer: Dr David Bradshaw (Warren Wilson College)
Saturday, September 18th 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. KING LEAR
Guest Lecturer: Dr John Moehlmann (High Point University)
This seminar isfree ofcharge. However, space is limited and registration is
required. Call [phone]to register
Teachers please note: 1 CEU creditwill be awarded toteachers attending all
three sessions.
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AFTER DISCUSSIONS
Join usfor a lively, informative post show discussion imnnediatelyfollowing each
matinee performanceduring the season. Meetsome ofthe peopledirectly involved
in the creation ofthe production (director, designer) and comefacetoface with
some ofthe cast memberswho created the roles! Place: High PointTheatre lobby.
Time: Immediatelyfollowing the performance. Admission: Free.
BED & BARD
Reduced hotel rates are availableto all Festival patrons August 13 through October
2nd by advance reservations, pending availability, for uptotwoconsecutive nights,
for up totwo persons per room. Call for rates atthefollowing High Point hotels:
Radisson Hotel [phone]
Holiday Inn Market Square [phone]
The Premiere Bed & Breakfast [phone]
Travelodge [phone]
BEFORE & AFTER THE SHOW
Thesefine restaurants in and around downtown High Point invite you for dinner or
dessert beforeand after the performances. Call ahead for hours, reservationsand
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f J. Basul Noble's 114 South Mam Street [phone]
•(/ Country Market 135 South Mam Street [phone]
' TheAtrium Cafe 430 South Mam Street [phone]
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HOW TO FIND US:
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High PointTheatre From 1-85,takebusiness85(hwy
29-70)to hwy311 North(MainSt.) intodowntown High
Point. Turn rightontoCommerceAvenueatthe
Radisson Hotel. Theatreisinthesecond block, on
right. Parking isavailableonthestreet, intheparking
deckadjacenttothe Radisson, oratCity Hall lots(avoid
restrictions)atthecornerofCommerceand Hamiltonor
Greenand Hamilton.
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