Shakespeare comedy Twelfth Night opens April 22

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Pentacle Theatre’s second show of its 2022 season, Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, directed by Isaac Joyce-Shaw, runs April 22 – May 14.

Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s classic story of love, lust, mistaken identity, gender exploration and la dolce vita. When Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of a city called Illyria, and believes their brother Sebastian is lost at sea, Viola sets out to make a life for themself in this new land. Presenting as a young man, Viola takes the name Cesario. Viola/Cesario takes a job at the court of Duke Orsino, and quickly finds themself in the middle of a love triangle between the Duke and the Lady Olivia.

In a comic subplot, several characters conspire to make Olivia’s pompous steward, Malvolio, believe that Olivia has fallen for him. This involves Olivia’s riotous uncle, Sir Toby Belch, a silly squire named Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Olivia’s servants Maria and Fabian, and a witty fool, Feste.

Meet the cast:

  • Robert Barnett as Malvolio.
  • David Cusick as Sebastian.
  • Sanaya Forbes as Viola/Cesario.
  • Julianna Gibbons as Sir Andrew.
  • Shay Haase as Olivia.
  • Andrew Hays as Orsino.
  • Lucas Hill as Sir Toby
  • Noah Miller as Valentine.
  • Elizabeth Ming as Maria.
  • Valerie Mozena as Fabian.
  • Erich Schmidt as Sea Captain / Officer.
  • James Schmidt as Curio.
  • Dusty Wall as Antonio.
  • Sam Welborn as Feste.

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Know before you go

What:

  • Twelfth Night, by Wm. Shakespeare.
  • Directed by Isaac Joyce-Shaw.
  • Sponsored by The Family of Alice Mary Norton.

When:

  • Friday, April 22 – Saturday, May 14.
  • Evening performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m.
  • Doors open one hour before curtain to allow extra time for socially distanced seating.

Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW. Off Highway 22 about 6 miles west of downtown Salem.

Tickets online:    

  • Buy tickets at online.
  • All seats are $25.
  • Frontline healthcare workers and people who hold an Oregon Trail Card are eligible for a 50 percent discount.

Audience suitability: High school and older.

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COVID-19 protocols:

Wearing a mask is welcomed and recommended at Pentacle Theatre.

  • Masks protect you and others. Many of our patrons have told us that they feel comfortable knowing that those around them in the theater are wearing masks.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations OR a negative test is required for all patrons, cast, crew and volunteers. There are two options for audience members:

  • Provide proof of vaccination at the door showing that you are fully vaccinated, including a booster if you are eligible.

OR

  • Provide evidence at the door of a negative COVID-19 test result from a pharmacy or clinic taken within 48 hours of the performance time.

For everyone’s health and safety:

  • Wearing a mask is welcomed and recommended at Pentacle Theatre.
  • All cast, crew and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters if eligible.
  • Cast members do not wear masks when performing onstage and are tested weekly for COVID-19 exposure.
  • Performances may be cancelled or rescheduled as necessary to keep our patrons, cast, crew, volunteers and staff safe.

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