Despite the title, "EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR" is more of a focus on the collusion of the conspirators. Thomas Anawalt (Brutus) and Cliff Rivera (Cassius) escort us through the struggle between honor, loyalty and patriotism.
Sound, music and video play integral roles in this latest composition, with present day political undertones. Onomatopoeia Theatre Company Director, Thomas R. Gordon, provides a tantamount adaptation of Shakespearean classic script, with a modern look and interactive set.
Julius Caesar enters Rome on the Feast of Lupercal as a hero beloved by the populace. He has triumphed first over the Gauls, then over the army of the Roman general, Pompey. When the senators see the reaction-including Mark Antony attempting three times to crown him as a king-some take this as a threat to Rome. Senator Cassius in particular has serious misgivings about Caesar's ambition.
As a great storm besets Rome, Brutus ponders his course of action. Disaster threatens the Republic, but the cure may be worse than the disease.
Please join The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company as we explore what would cause the senators of Rome to remove Caesar from power. We also want to examine how these senators ignored / misread the will of the people of Rome, causing a long and bloody civil war once Caesar was gone.
The last great generation of the Roman Republic was full of legendary people... What lessons can we learn from these people for ourselves today?
IF YOU GO:
EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE'S JULIUS CAESAR
Now through July 29
At Gene Frankel Theatre
24 Bond Street (Between Lafayette Street & Bowery)
New York, NY 10012
General Admission: $18
Student/Senior: $9
Students must have Student ID / Seniors: Age 65+
Get tickets online at exploringcaesar.brownpapertickets.com.
CAST:
Paul Battiato *
CAESAR
Emily Juliette Murphy *
ANTONY
Thomas Anawalt
BRUTUS
Cliff Rivera *
CASSIUS
Vanessa Rappa
CASCA / FLAVIUS
Joseph Salvatore Knipper
CINNA / MARULLUS / CITIZEN / SOLDIER
Shea Madison
PORTIA / CARPENTER
Sarah Hegarty *
CALPURNIA / COBBLER
Tyler Begnoche
OCTAVIUS
METELLUS / OCTAVIUS / CITIZEN
Barbara Eliodorio
SOOTHSAYER
Cole Taylor
STRATO / SENATOR
* Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Thomas R. Gordon
DIRECTOR & SOUND DESIGN
Kira Carlton
STAGE MANAGER & PROPS
Al Malonga
COSTUME DESIGN
Mitch Ost
SET & LIGHT DESIGN
For more about The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company, visit www.theOtheatrecompany.com.
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