The story of
the indecisive Prince of Denmark has captured audiences around the world
for generations. Perhaps we all recognize a bit of Hamlet in ourselves
– someone overwhelmed by unspeakable loss, aching to find the right path
and trying desperately to unclutter the mind, silence the conflicting
inner voices and take action. His famous soliloquies, delivered in the
Bard’s masterful language, reveal his thoughts so intimately that we
silent observers soon feel like trusted confidantes.
When a young
dreamer named d’Artagnan leaves home for Paris to become a member of the
famed royal guard, The Musketeers, he encounters a trio of comrades who
embody the motto, “All for one and one for all.” Dumas’s swashbuckling
adventure, replete with scenes of political intrigue, scandalous
liaisons, murderous espionage and undying love, is set in the 17th
century, but its message about upholding one’s honor with unwavering
devotion to friends and countrymen is never outdated
The Botanicum’s signature production is back! Romp through the forest
with our ardent young lovers, mischievous fairies and a ragtag band of
trades people as they encounter a night filled with wonder. There’s no
more perfect setting than the leafy bower of Theatricum’s outdoor stage
to experience this delightful tale of magic and romance. Time has proven
that this passionate production leaves children, teens and adults with a
long-lasting love of Shakespeare.
Soprano Maria
Callas had a legendary voice and an equally legendary life as one of the
world’s most celebrated (and gossiped-about) opera stars. Our play
finds her near the end of her career – her voice almost gone -- as she
instructs a group of young singers aspiring to the heights of fame and
fortune. This damaged diva has a lot to offer her students, and she does
so with wicked humor, unrelenting criticism and deeply personal stories
about the sacrifices one must make for the sake of real art.
This evening carries us through different eras to
experience our nation’s struggles and victories through the eyes of
those who lived them: heroes, lovers, rebels and rapscallions. Sing
along and learn more about the poets, leaders, workers and activists –
Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Mother
Jones and many more -- who, despite trials and set-backs, bravely
persevered in their quest to make our nation stronger and better.
This project is supported in part by an award
from the National Endowment for the Arts.watch rehearsals from our
2009 season
