{"id":23578,"date":"2016-07-14T09:31:09","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T15:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=23578"},"modified":"2016-07-14T09:31:09","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T15:31:09","slug":"theatreworks-brings-epic-drama-antony-and-cleopatra-to-rock-ledge-ranch-for-annual-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=23578","title":{"rendered":"Theatreworks brings ‘epic drama’ Antony and Cleopatra to Rock Ledge Ranch for annual festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tracy Hostmyer and James Keegan as Antony and Cleopatra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrity lovers of the ancient world will rock the Roman Empire this summer in the Theatreworks production of Antony and Cleopatra<\/em> by William Shakpeseare, at Rock Ledge Ranch July 28 \u2013 Aug. 20, 2016.\u00a0 Shakespeare\u2019s thrilling, rarely performed epic drama features two charismatic titans who choose a love that ultimately costs them their lives. The play is surprisingly comic, often mysterious, always beautiful and finally both triumphant and tragic.<\/p>\n

“It’s one of Shakespeare’s very greatest plays – which means it’s one of the best things ever written, period,” said Murray Ross, director. “It’s the greatest middle-aged celebrity love story of all time – which means it is messy, glorious, foolish, profound and ultimately transcendent.”<\/p>\n

Tracy Hostmeyer, last seen at Theatreworks as the goddess Venus in Venus and Adonis<\/em>, returns to play Shakespeare\u2019s exotic Egyptian Queen of infinite variety\u2014a woman of passion, temper, cunning, sensuality and grace. James Keegan plays Antony, a role he recently performed at the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia. Kyle Steffen is Octavius Caesar, Antony\u2019s rival and imperial nemesis.\u00a0 A cast of 18 is on hand to fill out Shakespeare\u2019s most sweeping drama of love and power.<\/p>\n

The production will play in a larger tent than pervious summers, giving more space and protection to players and audience alike.\u00a0 Audiences will be treated to festivities before the show begins.<\/p>\n

Harvy Santos flies in from London to create the costumes, Vance McKenzie and Jason Ducat \u00a0design the light and sound. Jerry Ditter is responsible for setting the play in the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n

Read more on the play from Murray Ross here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more on the 2016-2017 Theatreworks season here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA <\/strong>plays nightly at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, July 28 \u2013 Aug. 20, at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs. Seating is limited in the intimate 180-seat tent, and reservations for the popular festival are strongly recommended. For tickets and further information visit www.theatreworkscs.org<\/a> or call the box office at 719-255-3232.<\/p>\n

Theatreworks is seeking volunteer ushers.\u00a0volunteer ushers. Ushers will receive a free ticket to see the show the night they volunteer. To sign up:\u00a0https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/ZYLSF9G<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>LOCATION<\/strong> | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site\u20283105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904\u2028\u00a0http:\/\/rockledgeranch.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

TICKETS<\/strong> | Reservations are strongly advised<\/p>\n

Reserved: $30-42<\/p>\n

Children under 18: $20 (Children under 5 years old will not be admitted)<\/p>\n

SPECIAL EVENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

PARTY ON THE GREEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bring your blanket and picnic dinner (or buy dogs and ice cream from Margo’s Vienna Station) and enjoy entertainment in the park nightly beginning at 6:30 pm. There is no cost to come early and enjoy our roving performers–dancing, magic, stories and jokes will create a true sense of merriment and revelry around this production.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>PROLOGUE LECTURE: Murray Ross and Kevin Landis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat, July 30 at 6 pm in the festival tent at Rock Ledge Ranch<\/p>\n

A preview of Antony and Cleopatra <\/em>and the exciting season of ideas and lectures. Kevin and Murray lead a discussion in our festival tent.<\/p>\n

FREE, reservations required.<\/em><\/p>\n

PROLOGUE LECTURE: Jeffrey Horowitz<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat, August 13 at 6 pm in the festival tent at Rock Ledge Ranch<\/p>\n

Shakespeare in America: the legendary head of New York’s Theatre for a new Audience discusses his lifetime of experience directing Shakespeare.<\/p>\n

FREE, reservations required.<\/em><\/p>\n

FIRST FRIDAY TALK BACK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, July 29 immediately following the performance.<\/p>\n

Photo by\u00a0Isaiah Downing<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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