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Red Velvet

First Preview: Aug 25, 2016
Opening Date: Sep 7, 2016
Closing Date: Sep 25, 2016
Running Time: 02:15
Red Velvet
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Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey
36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
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Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, 1833. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, has collapsed on stage while playing Othello. 

Ira Aldridge, a young black American actor, has been asked to take over the role. But as the public riots in the streets over the abolition of the Slavery Act, how will the cast, critics and audience react to the revolution taking place in the theater? 

This marks the New Jersey premiere of award-winning British playwright, Lolita Chakrabarti’s true-life story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor and the first black man to appear as Othello on the London stage. This compelling tale of a pioneer artist from the 1800’s is fascinating, heartbreaking, and immensely relevant for our day and age.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY @ 7:30 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM

RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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  • “Powerfully imagined. A performance of great depth and soul.”

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  • “Powerfully imagined. A performance of great depth and soul.”

    ------Evening Standard
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  • TOP 10 OF THE YEAR. Unwavering magnificence.

    -----The Observer ­ 
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Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    An Infra-Red Listening System is available for patrons who have a hearing impairment. Light, comfortable headsets are available free of charge at the Concessions Kiosk, located in the Theatre lobby.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Wheelchair-Accessible Elevator is available on all three levels of the theatre.

  • Entrance

    Front Entrance Ramp allows for wheelchair entrance accessibility.

  • Seating

    The 308-seat F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is barrier-free and fully accessible to persons with disabilities

  • Telephone

    None on premises

  • Visual Assistance

    Braille Signage appears throughout the building wherever public signs are posted. Large-Print Programs are available free of charge by request at the box office window.

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    Wheelchair Seating and Wheelchair Seating Plus Companion is available in both the orchestra and the balcony. Please call ahead to reserve

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