Department of Theatre and Dance
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Darrell Scott Rushton as Benedick and Mairzy Yost as Beatrice, 2005
Darrell Scott Rushton as Benedick and Mairzy Yost as Beatrice, 2005

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

Featuring Darrell Scott Rushton and Mairzy Yost
Directed by Bryan Fonseca

July 19-23, 2006

On the grounds of the beautiful Minnetrista Cultural Center
Shakespeare Youth Company, roving performers and other Shakespearean merriments begin at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

Shakespeare Under the Stars is becoming an annual tradition in Muncie, IN.  This summer audience members will get a little something unexpected. Instead of seeing one of Shakespeare's classics, they will see at thirty-seven in less than two hours!  Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, a string of antic skits spoofing the entire Shakespeare canon in a blitz.  Othello as a rap and Hamlet backwards are just a few examples of how even the most doom-filled tradgedies are morphed into moments of hilarity all at break-neck speed.  It is sure to be an evening of madness, mayhem and fun that Shakespeare lovers of all ages will enjoy. 

For further information, please contact Managing Director
Jennifer Blackmer at (765) 285-8747.

<i>Shakespeare Under the Stars</i>, 2004
The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2004