To director Karla Hendrick, the play's quick shifts in tone are Checkhovian and that is the source of its strength and beauty. She explains that the play might seem to depict a smart woman who falls for the bad boy and makes dumb choices. But viewed through the healing power of the feminine, it becomes a discovery of becoming a woman and what it means to become a man.
Helena, on her journey of self-discovery, is driven by her heart and a positive life philosophy. She makes bold choices and is emboldened with each success. Bertram is on a journey too; becoming a war hero and learning what it means to be a man. The play, then, is a Checkhovian coming of age story of two young people united through diverse journeys through despair and darkness.
Age Guidance: 13
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
All performances FREE Seats are available on a first come first served basis, with audience members often arriving early to secure a place. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs. Once seats are gone, blankets are spread out.
Performance Schedule:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM
Director
Karla Hendrick
Written by
William Shakespeare