Michael Federico and T.J. McNally in SHAKESPEARE ON COMEDY: A VAUDEVILLE (2004).
Young Company
THE WITCH
By Thomas Middleton
Directed by Kevin Asselin
See the rising young stars of tomorrow in this supernatural dramatic comedy of romance and witchcraft written by one of Shakespeare’s most noted collaborators!
Presented outdoors in a clever and accessible modern adaptation, The Witch is performed by gifted students from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, and several other universities from across the nation. Performances are free of charge, perfect for a picnic and a great way to enjoy a warm summer evening with the entire family!
2008 PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Dewey Cannon Park
Three Oaks, MI
Saturday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Township Public Library
Stevensville, MI
Sunday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Ruthmere Mansion
Elkhart, IN
Friday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival
Nappanee, IN
Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Riverview Park
St. Joseph, MI
Friday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Park (near Hurwich Shelter)
South Bend, IN
Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Tabernacle Field
Village of Winona, IN
Sunday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Battell Park (near the gazebo)
Mishawaka, IN
Monday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Main Building Quad
Notre Dame, IN
The Young Company is a direct outgrowth of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival's mission to provide exceptional and unparalleled educational opportunities in a theatrical setting to gifted students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. Young Company members have graduated from the program to enjoy careers in acting, design and production all over the country!
Invitations to join the Young Company are issued once applicants have completed a series of auditions and interviews to gauge their skills and interests. Accepted students participate simultaneously in the Mainstage production and in a show produced specifically for them. In both cases, Young Company members enjoy working alongside nationally and internationally renowned professionals in a variety of ways.
Students receive training in the practical arts of theatrical production which include voice and speech, stage combat, production management and set and costume construction.
The ongoing development of the Young Company through the season is shared by the Producing Artistic Director of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, the director and selected company members of the Mainstage production and noted local and national figures. Additional teaching in relevant areas is offered by professional artists, academics and/or administrators. Young Company members are also personally mentored by selected artists and production team members from the professional company of Mainstage production.
Our classroom is the theatre!