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William Shakespeare's Cymbeline

July 24 to August 4 | Schubert Theatre

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“Boldness be my friend: Arm me audacity from head to foot!”

By William Shakespeare

July 24 to August 4 | Schubert Theatre

Shakespeare meets The Princess Bride in this romantic adventure seamlessly weaving elements of the Bard’s comedy, tragedy, and history into one epic fairy tale of magic and power. When Imogen’s father unjustly banishes her beloved, the princess embarks on a mythic quest to prove her loyalty, outwit her wicked stepmother, and reclaim her true love. In this captivating masterpiece, from the zenith of Shakespeare’s creativity, a courageous heroine, kind strangers, sinister adversaries, divine beings, poisoned potions, and forgotten princes all play a role in the path toward a happily ever after. · Ages 13+

“Extreme Shakespeare:” This production will be rehearsed akin to the way Shakespeare’s company would have—actors arrive with their lines learned, rehearse on their own, wear what they can find, and open in a matter of days. No directors, no designers. Just great actors, a brilliant play, pure adrenaline, spontaneity, and creativity.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission

Content Advisory: Cymbeline includes plot elements of infidelity and murder; and contains Shakespearean puns and innuendos.

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Show Extras:

  • Opening Night: Friday, July 26: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.
  • Meet the actors for a talk-back after the show: Thursday, August 1.
  • Prologues: Join us for insights into the play in an informal setting. Free. Held in the theatre 45 minutes prior to curtain. (Excludes Preview performances.)
  • Audio Described and Open Captioned performance: August 3, 2:00pm.

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Journey to “Extreme” Cymbeline

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Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils the Bard’s Rarely Produced Cymbeline in “Extreme Shakespeare” Style

Produced for the first time in the Festival’s 33 years, and marking its 30th play produced in Shakespeare’s canon, the approach to tackle the rarely produced Cymbeline is the Festival’s popular “Extreme Shakespeare.”

Cymbeline features numerous accomplished Shakespeare actors, many of whom are veterans of the PSF company, delivering a dynamic retelling of one of the Bard’s most intriguing plays.

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