The Romance Cycle: Parts 1 & 2
Adapted & Directed by Charles Newell
Based on Shakespeare's Cymbeline and Pericles
Mar 28, 2003 — Jun 01, 2003
“…much to delight in … hugely moving and entertaining … Newell is unquestionably one of the most audacious, free-thinking directors now on the scene, and one whose beautiful minimalist aesthetic feeds the imagination… a lovely paired escapade.” -Sun-Times
The Romance Cycle is Court Theatre’s playful and joyous new look at Shakespeare’s Cymbeline and Pericles. Charlie’s adaptation will present a truly provocative and thrilling staging of two of Shakespeare’s rarely produced late romances. The production is comprised of two full-length Shakespeare plays, each filled with outrageous humor, high adventure, incredible plot twists and romance. The works share a cast, a single production concept and are be designed to be seen together on the same day.
To present this very special event we’ve completely re-imagined the look and feel of Court Theatre’s intimate, 251-seat space and redefined the boundaries of the theatrical experience. In fact, we’re inviting the audience to check their shoes at the door and to enjoy Shakespeare in stocking feet or slippers. Finally, complementing this unique, 2-part theatrical event, patrons are encouraged to purchase a Greek buffet dinner from Artopolis Bakery, Café and Agora between Parts 1 and 2. Patrons may dine in their seat, at café tables in the lobby, on a picnic blanket on the stage or outdoors (weather permitting) during the interval.
Part 1: Cymbeline
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British Lord/CorneliusGuy Adkins
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PosthumusLance Stuart Baker
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HelenKati Brazda
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PisanioMcKinley Carter
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Caius LuciusChaon Cross
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CymbelineWill Dickerson
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Belarius/FrenchmanNeil Friedman
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ImogenKate Fry
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PhilarioWarren Jackson
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ClotenTimothy Edward Kane
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QueenKymberly Mellen
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ArviragusBraden Moran
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GuideriusChuck Stubbings
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IachimoJay Whittaker
Part 2: Pericles
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PericlesGuy Adkins
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SimonidesLance Stuart Baker
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CerimonKati Brazda
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ThaisaMcKinley Carter
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MarinaChaon Cross
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Knight/BoultWill Dickerson
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HelicanusNeil Friedman
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DionyzaKate Fry
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Thaliard/Knight/LeonineWarren Jackson
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Cleon/Fisherman/KnightTimothy Edward Kane
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Antiochus' Daughter/Fisherman/Lychorida/PandarKymberly Mellen
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KnightBraden Moran
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Fisherman/Knight/LysimachusChuck Stubbings
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Antiochus/Marshal of Pentapolis/BawdJay Whittaker
Artistic Team
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DirectorCharles Newell
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Scenic DesignerJohn Culbert
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Costume DesignerLinda Roethke
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Lighting DesignerMichelle Habeck
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Sound DesignerLindsay Jones
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Sound DesignerAndré Pluess