Twelfth Night, Public Works — Performance Shakespeare 2016

Twelfth Night
Presented in English
The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
September 2-5, 2016

“Public Works, The Public’s local and national initiative that invites diverse communities across New York to join in creating ambitious works of theater, celebrates its fourth year at the Delacorte with an enchanting new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with music and lyrics by the critically acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub. Professional artists and community members from partner organizations in all five boroughs perform together on stage in this love story that follows the young heroine Viola, who disguises herself as a man when she washes up on the shores of Illyria. When Viola’s new boss, Duke Orsino, sends her to win over his unrequited love, the Countess Olivia, Viola’s disguise proves too effective, and the Countess falls for the young girl dressed as a boy instead. Artistic Director of Baltimore’s Center Stage, Kwame Kwei-Armah, directs this musical fever dream about love in all its many disguises, and transformative power of walking a mile in another's shoes.” –description from the Public Theater website.

Public Works
Conceived by: Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub
Directed by: Kwame Kwei-Armah
Music & Lyrics by: Shaina Tau
Choreography by: Lorin Latarro

Cast:
Viola: Nikki M. James
Malvolio: Andrew Kober
Orsino: Jose Llana
Sir Toby Belch: Jacob Ming-Trent
Feste: Shaina Taub

Creative:
Scenic Design: David Zinn
Costume Design: Andrea Hood
Lighting Design: Amith Chandrashaker
Sound Design: Mark Menard
Hair and Wig Design: Dave Bova and J. Jared Janas
Orchestrations: Mike Brun & Shaina Taub
Music Contractor :Dean Sharenow
Music Director: Shaina Taub
Bandleader: Mike Brun
Production Stage Manager: Evangeline Rose Whitlock

For More Information:
https://publictheater.org/en/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/16-17/Twelfth-Night/

Funding and Support:
Community Partners
Brownsville Recreation Center, Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, DreamYard Project, Fortune Society, Military Resilience Project, and Alumni Partners Children's Aid Society, Domestic Workers United

Cameo Groups
COBU, Jambalaya Brass Band, The Love Show, New York Deaf Theatre, Ziranmen Kungfu Wushu Training Center, United States Postal Carrier

Selected Reviews and Media Coverage:
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/05/theater/review-twelfth-night-anything-goes-in-love-and-shakespeare.html

http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/theater-review-the-public-works-twelfth-night.html

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/twelfth-night-brings-out-the-public-for-free-show-1.12252995

Digital Album:
https://shainataub.bandcamp.com/album/twelfth-night

Video Montage:
http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/news/public-theater-twelfth-night-montage_78335.html