Event

CYMBELINE

Theatrum Elysium inaugurates the magic of the 2016 season on board the U.S.S. IOWA with a bold and exciting reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most thrilling adventures, Cymbeline. For the first time in its extraordinary history the USS Iowa will be host to a live theatrical production! This historic battleship has been home to American presidents from FDR to George HW Bush and was the stage for a momentous meeting between the likes of FDR and Winston Churchill during WWII. Coinciding with Shakespeare's 400th birthday, Artistic Director Aaron Ganz has chosen an exciting, vibrant tale filled with elements of fairy tale romance and epic adventure.

One of Shakespeare's final works, Cymbeline presents a bold, spirited take on his familiar themes of forbidden romance, betrayal, and the mayhem of war, blending tragedy, combat, fantasy and broad comedy into a plot filled with twists and turns, centering on the courageous princess Imogen. One of Shakespeare's greatest works, TESPR's production will include expressive choreography, riveting music, explosive battle scenes, and a narrator to guide audiences through the flurry of adventure and romance.