Halfway through a year of intensive and immersive training, the MFA candidates of STC Academy will perform two sixty minute Shakespeare plays in rotating repertory.
Both productions will be performed each evening, with an intermission in between.
The Academy Class of 2024 presents a timeless tale of friendship, love, and the trials of youth in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Two inseparable friends, Valentine and Proteus, embark on separate journeys of self-discovery. However, their unbreakable bond is tested when they both fall in love with the same woman, setting in motion a series of hilarious and heartfelt events. This classic Shakespearean comedy is reimagined with a modern touch, exploring the ever-relevant themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and the follies of youth.
A fantastical and epic tale of power, devotion, and destiny, Cymbeline takes you on a remarkable journey through a world of royal intrigues, mistaken identities, and the power of love. Brave Princess Imogen, disguised as a boy, must navigate treacherous terrain to reunite with her true love, Posthumus. Along the way, she must prove the loyalty of her love, reunite her family, and protect her father’s kingdom by vanquishing the enemy. Join us to experience a breathtaking adventure where true love truly conquers all!
Harman Hall: Forum
610 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004