TheatreUNCA and Venture Shakespeare Present: William Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’

William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a romantic comedy with interwoven plots, mistaken identities, practical jokes, and unrequited love. In this love “square,” twins Viola (Mack Moseley ’23) and Sebastian (Nick Lock ’22) are separated during a shipwreck. Viola, who is disguised as a boy, falls in love with Duke Orsino (David Gingold ’22) who is in love with Countess Olivia (Ella Schneider ’24). Upon meeting Viola -disguised as Cesario – Olivia falls in love with them.

The play is directed by Kirstin Leigh Daniel, founding artistic director of Asheville’s Venture Shakespeare.

Twelfth Night runs Thursday, April 7 – Sunday, April 10 in the Carol Belk Theatre. Live stream performances will be available on April 8 and 9.

Tickets for the live and streamed performances can be reserved through Eventbrite with a suggested donation price of $5 – $10.

Visit the Drama Department website for showtimes and ticket info. Contact theatre@unca.edu with questions.

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