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Masquers' new play opens August 13

"Shakespeare Ate My Brain" is the August production at Masquers Theatre being directed by Marla Allsopp with tech help from Kat Stahl. Written by Jeffery Goodson and Brian Shay, this one act farce tells the story of Dr. Marlowe-Thomas (played by Bohica Bee), an aspiring new director, who is desperate to stage the ultimate Shakespearean production of the "Scottish Play". She is convinced Shakespeare originally wrote his plays to be performed by a cast of unusual actors. To that end, she is auditioning Ian (Miles Plagerman) a struggling young actor, using an original manuscript of "MacBeth". Before they realize it, two unusual actors, Rick Burbage (Abby Burlingame) and Eddie Booth (Chris Longstreet), both based on historically renowned Shakespearean actors of their day, appear and the fun kicks into high gear, mixing theatre superstitions and history, Shakespearean speeches and insults, sword fights and flying things into a smart and delightfully silly hour of entertainment!

Tickets are $10.00 for general admission, payable at the door. No reservations required. Suitable for all ages. The show opens August 13 will run through August 29, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00. This show is not part of the season ticket package. Audience members will be encouraged to wear masks if they are not fully vaccinated due to Covid restrictions.

 

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