Twelfth Night: 1941 (A Staged Reading)

London, January 5th, 1941. England is at war, and the city is in the midst of the Blitz.

Inspired by incredible true events, the action unfolds on the actual Twelfth Night of Christmas, just days after one of the city's most devastating air raids. When their theatre is destroyed, a troupe of actors is forced to relocate their production of Shakespeare's classic to the local pub. And since it's the last night of the holiday season, they've come up with a plan to bring some extra joy to their brave patrons.

What follows is a final burst of joy before the coldest, darkest days of the century set in - a night of laughter, longing, and a few very good songs, or to put it another way, a love letter to the power of theater and community.

This intimate evening will feature a remarkable ensemble cast in a production inspired by the extraordinary true story of actors who performed Shakespeare throughout the London Blitz, bringing laughter and solace to audiences living under the constant threat of annihilation.

The cast includes: Neal Bledsoe (Ronald, Malvolio); Jessica Baglow (Katherine/Viola); Armand Lane (George/Sir Andrew/Priest); Chad Pierre Vann (Nigel/Orsino); Drew Springer Miller (Ann/Maria/Valentine); John Maddaloni (Charlie, Sir Toby Belch); Lake Wilburn (John, Feste); Matthew Nikitow (James/Sebastian); Montana Lampert Hoover (Lee/Antonio/Sea Captain); Su Thomas Hendrickson (Stage Directions), and Zoë Laiz (Betty/Olivia).

Proceeds from the evening will support the fully mounted production running December 9-19, 2026 at the Episcopal Actors' Guild in Manhattan.

Produced by Living Room Productions, the creative team includes: Ellyn Heald (Director, Writer); Will Healy (Music); Laura Carswell (Producer); Alissa Mills (Stage Manager); Martin Kemp (Sound Design, Producer); Kaileela Hobby (Associate Producer).

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3701808-2?pid=2874

Category: Arts | Performing Arts