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WITTENBERG
January 21 - February 15, 2009

This sprightly and hilarious battle of wits features university colleagues Dr. Faustus (a man of appetites), versus Martin Luther (a man of faith), and their struggle for the soul of young Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (a youth struggling not only with his beliefs but also with his tennis game!). Come hear the story behind the story of Hamlet in a highly entertaining and humorous exploration of reason versus faith. Featuring Eric Hissom and Jim Helsinger.

 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
March 11 - April 25, 2009

The Bard’s comic genius reigns as sparkling couples engage in a war of wits. Beatrice and Benedick are ranked among Shakespeare’s most dazzling characters, and almost before we know it we are caught up in their merry war over love that leads to marriage. Full of deliberate confusions and mistaken identities, this brilliant comedy sparkles with quick repartee and the bright Mediterranean sunshine of Italy.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
March 18 - April 26, 2009

A mysteriously melancholy rich man, a dashing young lover in need of cash, a moneylender with reasons to seek revenge, and a witty young woman with a knack for disguise. These are the elements of Shakespeare's sparkling and troubling tragicomedy. A thought-provoking mixture of comedy, steely-eyed satire, compassion, poetry, and the perpetual struggle between mercy and justice has intrigued audiences for four centuries.