GREENSBURG, PA- The Seton Hill College production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night opens Friday, February 14th at 8:00 p.m. in Reeves Theatre. A pair of twins is separated by shipwreck. Viola, in search of her brother, disguises herself as the boy Cesario and enters the service of amorous Duke Orsino. On his behalf, she woos the mourning Countess Olivia. The mission fails as Olivia proclaims her love, not the Duke, but for his page. Meanwhile, Olivia’s egocentric steward Malvolio alienates her mischievous maid, her drunken uncle and a cowardly knight by cutting short their noisy party. Their wild revenge in the form of a forged love letter, succeeds hilariously. Don’t miss this popular Shakespearean favorite full of mistaken identities, misdirected passion, high comedy and devilishly low tricks.
The following 14 SHC students have been cast in the production: Marla Long, daughter of Gary and Paula Long of Perry, OH and senior theatre major, has been cast in the role of Viola; Shawn Howland, son of John and Marie Howland of Greensburg, PA and freshman theatre major, has been cast in the roles of Antonio and Captain; Nate Newell, son of Pat and Kathie Newell of Havre, MT and junior theatre major, has been cast in the role of Duke Orsino; freshman Roy Green, son of Helen and Carl Green of St. Marys, PA, has been cast in the role of Curio; Matthew Starry, son of Louis and Carol Starry of Latrobe, PA and freshman theatre major, has been cast in the role of Valentine; Sara Canter, daughter of Kathy and Jeff Canter of Fair Oaks, PA and sophomore theatre major, has been cast in the role of Olivia; Kate McLenigan, daughter of Gerald and Joan McLenigan of East Norriton, PA and senior theatre major, has been cast in the role of Maria; Ed Hughes, son of Teresa and Ed Hughes of Derry, PA and freshman theatre major, has been cast in the role of Priest; Shaun Keenan, son of Greg and Karen Keenan of Greensburg, PA and senior theatre major, has been cast in the role of Malvolia; Dorien Belle, son of Darlene and Lawrence Belle of Philadelphia, PA and junior theatre major, has been cast in the role of Sir Toby Belch; Josh Galligan, son of Bob and Linda Galligan of Willow St., PA and sophomore theatre major, has been cast in the role of Sir Andrew Aguecheek; Adam Altman, son of Linda Altman of Latrobe, PA and sophomore theatre major, has been cast in the role of Feste; Kristen Secrist, daughter of Robin and Gerald Secrist of West Newton, PA and sophomore theater major, has been cast in the role of Fabian; and Matthew McDonough, son of John and Susan McDonough of St. Marys, PA and freshman theatre major, has been cast in the role of Sebastian.
Daniel Greiner, son of Paul and Elizabeth Greiner of Derry, PA and sophomore theatre major, is the stage manager and Ed Hughes, son of Teresa and Ed Hughes of Derry, PA and freshman theatre major, is the assistant stage manager.
Twelfth Night will be presented February 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m.; February 17 and 23 at 2:00 p.m.; and February 19, 20 and 22 at 10:30 a.m.
All performances are staged in Reeves Theatre on the Seton Hill College campus. Tickets are $10; group rates are available. Reservations are recommended. For group or individual reservations, contact the SHC Box Office at 724-838-4241, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.