Rubber City Theatre is currently featuring William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” through Feb. 25 at The Black Box at Fort Romig. The classic story is set in the 1930s for this particular production.
The comedic romance finds Viola shipwrecked in a foreign town. Unsure of her fate, she dresses up like a man and finds employment in the court of the handsome Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love. The Duke, however, dotes on Olivia. Yet, Olivia begins to have feelings for the dressed up Viola.
Artistic Director Dane CT Leasure, a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, brings together a talented group of designers, performers and crew to stage this humorous and entertaining mixed-up love story.
“Twelfth Night” runs through Feb. 25. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances start at 2:30 p.m. All performances are located at The Black Box at Fort Romig (2207 Romig Road, Akron).
Tickets, which begin at $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students, may be purchased by phone at (234) 252-0272, online at rubbercitytheatre.com/tickets, or at the door within one hour to show time.
Students with valid school or university ID may also take advantage of $5 student rush tickets (at the door only, subject to availability). In addition, audience members 18 and under may attend Youth Rush on Thursday or Sunday performances for free (available at the door only, subject to availability, and under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Flex Passes and special pricing for larger groups are also available.
Rubber City Theatre was established in 2013 and strives to bring affordable Shakespeare and classical drama to the greater Akron area. RCT is proudly funded by the Ohio Arts Council, Akron Community Foundation, and individual members of Northeast Ohio Community. For info, visit www.rubbercitytheatre.com.
