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(00:00):
By William Shakespeare Directed by Saheem Ali.
Strictly Limited, run through Sunday, September 14th.
Free tickets available to all atthe Delacorte Theatre and the
Public Theatre through Borough Distributions in partnership
with Presenting Partner Citizensand via a digital lottery on
Today Tickets. At long last, the Public Theatre
(00:23):
Artistic Director Oscar Eustis Executive Director Patrick
Willingham will begin performances for the highly
anticipated star-studded free Shakespeare in the Park
production of 12th Night directed by the Public S
Associate Artistic Director, Resident Director Saheem Ali,
which will reopen the revitalized Delacorte Theatre.
(00:46):
Join us to revel in the Midsummer madness as twins
Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck revenge plots and the
trick doors of love. The Public S Associate Artistic
Director and Resident Director Tony Award nominee Sahim Ali
directs this joyful romp, welcoming all of New York back
to the magic of Central Park S beloved theatre.
(01:09):
Be there when the stage lights turn on again at the Delacorte.
A New York City classic with this high-powered production of
the Bard S classic comedy. The complete cast of Free
Shakespeare in the Park's 12th night includes Dario Alvarez
Ensemble B Antonio John Ellison Conley, Sir Toby Belch, Chris
Davis, Orsino Peter Dinklage, Malvolio Jesse Tyler Ferguson,
(01:34):
Andrew Agyocheek, Jana Rose Jallo Ensemble, Aryan Kassam
Curio Ensemble, Valentino Musumecchi Ensemble, Junior
Neono. Sebastian Lupita Neono.
Viola Chinna Palmer Ensemble. Sandra Olivia Precious Omagee
Ensemble. Nathan M Ramsey Ensemble, Daphne
(01:57):
Ruben Vega, Maria Jasmine Chalmont Ensemble, Moses Sumney,
Fest Couple, Talwakar Ensemble, Joe Tapper, Sea Captain Priest,
Julian to Shave ensemble, AdrianVillegas Ensemble, Ada Westfall
Ensemble and Mia Wergoth Ensemble. 12th Night features
(02:18):
scenic designed by Maura D Evans.
Costume designed by Onna Botez. Lighting designed by Bradley
King Co, sound design by Kai Hirata and Palmer Heffernan,
composition by Michael Thurber. Hair, wig and makeup design by
Crystal Balasa, prop management by Claire M Kavanaugh.
Fight direction by Tom Shawl, choreography by Darryl Grand
(02:42):
Moultrie. Karishma Bhagani serves as the
Swahili dialect coach, Delacorteveteran Buzz Cohen serves as the
production stage manager, and Jesse Moore and Luisa Sanchez
Cologne serve as the stage managers.
This production of Free Shakespeare in the Parc S 12th
Night will be the 7th time Shakespeare S classic comedy has
(03:04):
been produced at the Delacorte. Previous iterations were
produced in 1969. Directed by founder Joseph Papp.
198619892000 and 2. 2009 and an adaptation for Public Works.
In 2018, these four actors joined the ranks of several
(03:27):
celebrated performers who have played these roles on the
Delacorte stage, including Tom Aldridge, Barbara Berry, Michael
Comfsey, Jeff Goldblum, Kim Griest, Anne Hathaway, Nicky M
James, Andrew Coburn, Hamish Linklater, Peter Mcnichol, Mary
Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Audra McDonald, Catherine Mile,
(03:51):
Michelle Pfeiffer, Sasha von Scherler, Fisher Stevens, Julia
Stiles, Michael Schulberg and more.
Since its inception, over 6 million people have enjoyed more
than 160 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical
works and musicals at the Delacour Theatre.
(04:11):
Conceived by founder Joseph Pappas a way to make great theater
accessible to all the public S Free Shakespeare in the Park
continues to be the bedrock of the company S mission to
increase access and engage the community.
The revitalization of the Delacorte will ensure the
longevity of Free Shakespeare inthe Park for many years to come.
(04:33):
The long overdue Delacorte revitalization provides upgraded
and more comfortable conditions for staff, artists and audiences
alike, modernized back of house theatrical operations, and
ensure equitable access for people living with disabilities.
The public worked with stakeholders in Central Park and
the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as design experts to
(04:56):
create a design and constructionplan that minimizes impact on
the park. Built in 1962, the theater had
not undergone meaningful capitalupgrades since 1999.
The design comprehensively addresses the theater S code and
life safety needs, makes core improvements to infrastructure
and backstage efficiency, and makes substantial upgrades to
(05:20):
support its theatrical program. The design maintains the
Delacorte S current form, footprint and views within the
park while protecting the sanctity of the theater in the
park experience. Key improvements to the theater
include accessible and comfortable space for audiences
and artists living with disabilities, streamlined
(05:41):
backstage operations, and improved comfort for cast and
crew. Revitalized exterior for a more
dynamic aesthetic experience anda focus on resilience and
sustainability. For more information on the
Delacorte S revitalization, visit the public dot NYC
Delacorte Revitalization to support the Public Theater
(06:04):
become a supporter or partner byvisiting publictheater.org
Support today. About the Public Theater The
Public continues the work of itsvisionary founder, Joe Papp, as
a civic institution, engaging both on stage and off with some
of the most important ideas and social issues of today.
(06:24):
Conceived over 60 years ago as one of the nation's first
nonprofit theaters, the Public has long operated on the
principles that theatre is an essential cultural force and
that art and culture belong to everyone.
Under the leadership of ArtisticDirector Oscar Eustace and
Executive Director Patrick Willingham, the Public S wide
(06:45):
breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work at
its landmark home at Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the
Park at the Delacorte Theatre inCentral Park, the Mobile Unit
touring throughout New York City, S5 Boroughs Public Lab,
Public Works, Public ShakespeareInitiative and Joe S Pub.
(07:06):
Since premiering here in 1967, The Public continues to create
the Canon of American theatre and is currently represented on
Broadway by the Tony Award-winning musicals Hamilton
by Lin Manuel Miranda and Hell SKitchen by Alicia Keys and
Christopher Diaz. Their programs and productions
can also be seen regionally, across the country and around
(07:28):
the world. The Public has received 64 Tony
Awards, 195 OB Awards, 62 Drama Desk Awards, 64 Lortel Awards,
36 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Circle
Awards, 70 Odelco Awards, 6 Antonio Awards, and six Pulitzer
(07:53):
prizespublictheater.org. The Public Theater stands in
honor of the first inhabitants and our ancestors.
We acknowledge the land on whichthe Public and its theaters
stand, the original homeland of the Lenape people.
We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced
removal from this territory. We honor the generations of
(08:15):
stewards and we pay our respectsto the many diverse Indigenous
people still connected to this land.
The public also gives our respect to the people of Seneca
Village, a community of Black property owners who were removed
from their land and whose village was destroyed in the
creation of Central Park. We recognize the sacrifice that
(08:35):
these ancestors made and honor Seneca Village S legacy.
Jerome Al Green Foundation is the proud seasoned sponsor of
Free Shakespeare in the Park. Citizens is the presenting
partner of Shakespeare for the City.
Free ticket information. Performances of 12th night begin
at the Delacorte Theatre on Thursday, August 7th and will
(08:57):
continue through Sunday, September 14th with an official
press opening on Thursday, August 21st.
The performance schedule will beTuesday through Sunday at 8:00
PM. There will be no performance on
Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd.
Tickets to the Public Theatre S free Shakespeare in the Park are
(09:19):
distributed in a number of ways.Free tickets may be acquired on
the day of the performance in person at the Delacour Theatre,
in person at a borough distribution site.
Complete schedule can be found on the Public S website, via an
in person lottery in the lobby of the Public Theatre at 425
Lafayette St., or through a digital lottery via the Today
(09:42):
Tickets mobile app. All tickets are subject to
availability. There will be two American Sign
Language interpreted performances on Sunday, August
23rd and Tuesday, August 26th, both at 8:00 PM.
Their open captioned performancein English will be on Friday,
September 5th. Their open captioned performance
(10:05):
in Spanish will be on Saturday, September 6th.
For the first time this summer, Free Shakespeare in the Park
will offer a sensory adapted performance on Sunday, September
7th. The audio described performance
will be on Friday, September 12th.
A limited number of tickets are also available via advance
(10:26):
reservation by making a contribution in support of Free
Shakespeare in the Park. To learn more or to make a
contribution, call to 129677555 or visit publictheatre.org.
The full performance calendar and complete distribution
details can be found at publictheatre.org.
(10:49):
The Delacorte Theatre in CentralPark is accessible by entering
at 81st St. and Central Park West or at 79th St. and 5th Ave.
Connect with US facebook.com Public Theatre Instagram at
Public Theatre New York Threads at Public Theatre New York Tick
(11:10):
Tock at Public Theatre New York.
By William Shakespeare Directed by Saheem Ali.
Strictly Limited, run through Sunday, September 14th.
Free tickets available to all atthe Delacorte Theatre and the
Public Theatre through Borough Distributions in partnership
with Presenting Partner Citizensand via a digital lottery on
Today Tickets. At long last, the Public Theatre
(00:23):
Artistic Director Oscar Eustis Executive Director Patrick
Willingham will begin performances for the highly
anticipated star-studded free Shakespeare in the Park
production of 12th Night directed by the Public S
Associate Artistic Director, Resident Director Saheem Ali,
which will reopen the revitalized Delacorte Theatre.
(00:46):
Join us to revel in the Midsummer madness as twins
Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck revenge plots and the
trick doors of love. The Public S Associate Artistic
Director and Resident Director Tony Award nominee Sahim Ali
directs this joyful romp, welcoming all of New York back
to the magic of Central Park S beloved theatre.
(01:09):
Be there when the stage lights turn on again at the Delacorte.
A New York City classic with this high-powered production of
the Bard S classic comedy. The complete cast of Free
Shakespeare in the Park's 12th night includes Dario Alvarez
Ensemble B Antonio John Ellison Conley, Sir Toby Belch, Chris
Davis, Orsino Peter Dinklage, Malvolio Jesse Tyler Ferguson,
(01:34):
Andrew Agyocheek, Jana Rose Jallo Ensemble, Aryan Kassam
Curio Ensemble, Valentino Musumecchi Ensemble, Junior
Neono. Sebastian Lupita Neono.
Viola Chinna Palmer Ensemble. Sandra Olivia Precious Omagee
Ensemble. Nathan M Ramsey Ensemble, Daphne
(01:57):
Ruben Vega, Maria Jasmine Chalmont Ensemble, Moses Sumney,
Fest Couple, Talwakar Ensemble, Joe Tapper, Sea Captain Priest,
Julian to Shave ensemble, AdrianVillegas Ensemble, Ada Westfall
Ensemble and Mia Wergoth Ensemble. 12th Night features
(02:18):
scenic designed by Maura D Evans.
Costume designed by Onna Botez. Lighting designed by Bradley
King Co, sound design by Kai Hirata and Palmer Heffernan,
composition by Michael Thurber. Hair, wig and makeup design by
Crystal Balasa, prop management by Claire M Kavanaugh.
Fight direction by Tom Shawl, choreography by Darryl Grand
(02:42):
Moultrie. Karishma Bhagani serves as the
Swahili dialect coach, Delacorteveteran Buzz Cohen serves as the
production stage manager, and Jesse Moore and Luisa Sanchez
Cologne serve as the stage managers.
This production of Free Shakespeare in the Parc S 12th
Night will be the 7th time Shakespeare S classic comedy has
(03:04):
been produced at the Delacorte. Previous iterations were
produced in 1969. Directed by founder Joseph Papp.
198619892000 and 2. 2009 and an adaptation for Public Works.
In 2018, these four actors joined the ranks of several
(03:27):
celebrated performers who have played these roles on the
Delacorte stage, including Tom Aldridge, Barbara Berry, Michael
Comfsey, Jeff Goldblum, Kim Griest, Anne Hathaway, Nicky M
James, Andrew Coburn, Hamish Linklater, Peter Mcnichol, Mary
Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Audra McDonald, Catherine Mile,
(03:51):
Michelle Pfeiffer, Sasha von Scherler, Fisher Stevens, Julia
Stiles, Michael Schulberg and more.
Since its inception, over 6 million people have enjoyed more
than 160 free productions of Shakespeare and other classical
works and musicals at the Delacour Theatre.
(04:11):
Conceived by founder Joseph Pappas a way to make great theater
accessible to all the public S Free Shakespeare in the Park
continues to be the bedrock of the company S mission to
increase access and engage the community.
The revitalization of the Delacorte will ensure the
longevity of Free Shakespeare inthe Park for many years to come.
(04:33):
The long overdue Delacorte revitalization provides upgraded
and more comfortable conditions for staff, artists and audiences
alike, modernized back of house theatrical operations, and
ensure equitable access for people living with disabilities.
The public worked with stakeholders in Central Park and
the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as design experts to
(04:56):
create a design and constructionplan that minimizes impact on
the park. Built in 1962, the theater had
not undergone meaningful capitalupgrades since 1999.
The design comprehensively addresses the theater S code and
life safety needs, makes core improvements to infrastructure
and backstage efficiency, and makes substantial upgrades to
(05:20):
support its theatrical program. The design maintains the
Delacorte S current form, footprint and views within the
park while protecting the sanctity of the theater in the
park experience. Key improvements to the theater
include accessible and comfortable space for audiences
and artists living with disabilities, streamlined
(05:41):
backstage operations, and improved comfort for cast and
crew. Revitalized exterior for a more
dynamic aesthetic experience anda focus on resilience and
sustainability. For more information on the
Delacorte S revitalization, visit the public dot NYC
Delacorte Revitalization to support the Public Theater
(06:04):
become a supporter or partner byvisiting publictheater.org
Support today. About the Public Theater The
Public continues the work of itsvisionary founder, Joe Papp, as
a civic institution, engaging both on stage and off with some
of the most important ideas and social issues of today.
(06:24):
Conceived over 60 years ago as one of the nation's first
nonprofit theaters, the Public has long operated on the
principles that theatre is an essential cultural force and
that art and culture belong to everyone.
Under the leadership of ArtisticDirector Oscar Eustace and
Executive Director Patrick Willingham, the Public S wide
(06:45):
breadth of programming includes an annual season of new work at
its landmark home at Astor Place, Free Shakespeare in the
Park at the Delacorte Theatre inCentral Park, the Mobile Unit
touring throughout New York City, S5 Boroughs Public Lab,
Public Works, Public ShakespeareInitiative and Joe S Pub.
(07:06):
Since premiering here in 1967, The Public continues to create
the Canon of American theatre and is currently represented on
Broadway by the Tony Award-winning musicals Hamilton
by Lin Manuel Miranda and Hell SKitchen by Alicia Keys and
Christopher Diaz. Their programs and productions
can also be seen regionally, across the country and around
(07:28):
the world. The Public has received 64 Tony
Awards, 195 OB Awards, 62 Drama Desk Awards, 64 Lortel Awards,
36 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Circle
Awards, 70 Odelco Awards, 6 Antonio Awards, and six Pulitzer
(07:53):
prizespublictheater.org. The Public Theater stands in
honor of the first inhabitants and our ancestors.
We acknowledge the land on whichthe Public and its theaters
stand, the original homeland of the Lenape people.
We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced
removal from this territory. We honor the generations of
(08:15):
stewards and we pay our respectsto the many diverse Indigenous
people still connected to this land.
The public also gives our respect to the people of Seneca
Village, a community of Black property owners who were removed
from their land and whose village was destroyed in the
creation of Central Park. We recognize the sacrifice that
(08:35):
these ancestors made and honor Seneca Village S legacy.
Jerome Al Green Foundation is the proud seasoned sponsor of
Free Shakespeare in the Park. Citizens is the presenting
partner of Shakespeare for the City.
Free ticket information. Performances of 12th night begin
at the Delacorte Theatre on Thursday, August 7th and will
(08:57):
continue through Sunday, September 14th with an official
press opening on Thursday, August 21st.
The performance schedule will beTuesday through Sunday at 8:00
PM. There will be no performance on
Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd.
Tickets to the Public Theatre S free Shakespeare in the Park are
(09:19):
distributed in a number of ways.Free tickets may be acquired on
the day of the performance in person at the Delacour Theatre,
in person at a borough distribution site.
Complete schedule can be found on the Public S website, via an
in person lottery in the lobby of the Public Theatre at 425
Lafayette St., or through a digital lottery via the Today
(09:42):
Tickets mobile app. All tickets are subject to
availability. There will be two American Sign
Language interpreted performances on Sunday, August
23rd and Tuesday, August 26th, both at 8:00 PM.
Their open captioned performancein English will be on Friday,
September 5th. Their open captioned performance
(10:05):
in Spanish will be on Saturday, September 6th.
For the first time this summer, Free Shakespeare in the Park
will offer a sensory adapted performance on Sunday, September
7th. The audio described performance
will be on Friday, September 12th.
A limited number of tickets are also available via advance
(10:26):
reservation by making a contribution in support of Free
Shakespeare in the Park. To learn more or to make a
contribution, call to 129677555 or visit publictheatre.org.
The full performance calendar and complete distribution
details can be found at publictheatre.org.
(10:49):
The Delacorte Theatre in CentralPark is accessible by entering
at 81st St. and Central Park West or at 79th St. and 5th Ave.
Connect with US facebook.com Public Theatre Instagram at
Public Theatre New York Threads at Public Theatre New York Tick
(11:10):
Tock at Public Theatre New York.
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