The Drilling Company Presents TWELFTH NIGHT in Bryant Park

At The Drilling Company's latest production of Twelfth Night, the second production of this summer's Bryant Park Shakespeare series, twins Sebastian and Viola stumble upon the flamboyant, technicolor world of Illyria, visually inspired by the surreal wonderlands of The Wizard of Oz, Yellow Submarine, Andy Warhol, and the works of Doctor Seuss -- an exuberant live-action reimagining.

Building off of last summer's successful production, Twelfth Night is directed by Hamilton Clancy(Orange Is the New Black, Billions, Mindhunter) and Brandi Varnell. The cast features Natalie Smith, who will be appearing in a new Netflix series this fall, as well as new cast members Lorenzo Landini and Remy Souchet (Midsummer Nights Dream). The cast welcomes back Kathleen Simmonds, Lukas Raphael, Rachel A. Collins, Emmanuel Elpenord, Jack Sochet, Brandon Reilly, Arif Silverman, and Haley Simmonds.

The third and final installment of the Bryant Park Shakespeare series will be Macbeth (Fridays and Saturdays, August 24 through September 8), a Gangs of New York-styled Macbeth, set in the mid-1800s when early settlers fought for turf in the infamous Five Points area. Macbeth will feature Brad Frost and Ivory Aquino (When We Rise) in the leading roles; the remainder of the cast will be announced soon.

About Bryant Park Corporation

Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, finance and operate Bryant Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income from events, concessions and corporate sponsors, as well as an assessment on neighboring properties, and does not accept government or philanthropic monies. In addition to providing security and sanitation services and tending the park's lush lawn and seasonal garden displays, BPC provides public amenities and activities, including movable chairs and tables, cafe umbrellas, restaurants, food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide range of free events throughout the year. The Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than six million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. BPC's website, bryantpark.org, is available for more detailed information and a schedule of upcoming events.