2016 - Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Cameron Knight
July 17 – August 22, 2016
Throughout Michiana and Southern Chicago
An epic adventure...
Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre launched onto the high seas of the eastern Mediterranean, full of music, magic, and pirates. Both fugitive and castaway, Pericles’ fate depends on an ultimate test of faith: before he can reclaim his family, his kingdom, and even the favor of a Goddess, he must endure the apparent death of those he holds most dear. Part of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's exploration of Shakespeare's Last Words, Pericles was performed by the NDSF Young Company in its signature joyful, ensemble style under the open sky.
A play for our times...
According to our partner, the Folger Shakespeare Library, "Pericles dramatizes the courage and heartbreak of refugees from ancient times to today’s crisis in Europe. The title character is the young prince of the ancient city of Tyre in modern-day Lebanon. He is forced to flee for his life and travels through cities in Turkey, Libya, and Greece in search of a home for himself and his family. His dangerous journey reflects many of the hardships that displaced persons continue to endure including shipwreck, famine, and the forced separation of families."
South Bend Tribune PREVIEW
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, July 17 | 6:30pm (CDT) | Taltree Arboretum & Gardens | 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN |
| Friday, July 22 | 7:00pm | Mishawaka Summer Concert Series | Beutter Park, Mishawaka, IN |
| Saturday, July 23 | 7:30pm |
DeKalb Outdoor Theater | Auburn, IN |
| Sunday, July 24 | 6:30pm (CDT) |
Olympia Fields Country Club | Olympia Fields, IL (NEW) [Please note: this performance is private; however, you may add your name(s) to the guest list by contacting shakes@nd.edu before Saturday, July 23.] |
| Friday, July 29 | 7:00pm | Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve | Niles, MI (NEW) |
| Saturday, July 30 | 7:00pm | CFSJC Performing Arts Series | Potawatomi Park, South Bend, IN |
| Sunday, July 31 | 7:00pm | Encore Performing Arts | Plymouth, IN |
| Friday, Aug 5 | 6:30pm | Krasl Art Center | 707 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph, MI (NEW) |
| Saturday, Aug 6 | 6:30pm | Music in the Park | Dewey Cannon Park, Three Oaks, MI |
| Sunday, Aug 7 | 6:30pm |
Wellfield Botanic Gardens | 1011 N Main St, Elkhart, IN |
| Monday, Aug 22 | 6:30pm | Main Building Quad: Notre Dame Campus | Notre Dame, IN |
Interested in bringing the Young Company to your community in 2017? Contact Audience Development Manager Aaron Nichols at 574.631.3777 or aanichols@nd.edu.
In case of rain, Young Company performances will go on as planned unless lightning is sighted. If your event is cancelled, we invite you to join us at a future performance. Thanks for supporting the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival.