Timon of Athens

 July 23 to August 3 | Schubert Theatre

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"Fortune’s the fool’s best friend."

By William Shakespeare

 July 23 to August 3 | Schubert Theatre

Timon of Athens, once the life of every party and generous benefactor, finds himself abandoned when his fortune runs dry. Betrayed by those he trusted most, his legendary generosity turns to seething rage, transforming him from Athens’ favorite host to its most dangerous outcast. As his fury builds, the city trembles before a man with nothing left to lose.

Performed “Extreme Shakespeare” style—actors arrive with lines learned, rehearse on their own, and open within days. No directors. No designers. Just pure adrenaline and raw talent unleashed on Shakespeare’s blistering commentary on wealth and loyalty.

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Shakespeare’s lesser-produced masterpieces—this might be your only opportunity to witness Timon of Athens live!

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Timon of Athens is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known tragedies and contains Shakespeare’s usual sexual puns and innuendo, and themes of recklessness and ruin, but is suitable for most audiences.
Recommended Age: 12+

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Sponsor

Jeff Hunter

Co-Sponsors

Theatre League Kansas City

Show Extras:

-Opening Night, Friday, July 25: Join the PSF actors and staff for a friendly post-show champagne toast.
-Meet the actors for an informal talk-back after the show: Thursday, July 31.
-Audio Described performance: Sunday, July 27, 2:00pm.

Show Features

A Timeless Play Meets “Extreme Shakespeare”

Sometimes the stars align, and the themes and questions of a play from 400 years ago remain remarkably relevant to contemporary audiences.
Surely, that’s one reason we keep returning to our favorites—Hamlet, Othello, King Lear. No one before Shakespeare or since has written characters who speak directly from their souls to ours—who not only understand and capture the essence of what it means to be human but give it meaning and life far beyond what’s on the page or the stage. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a big book filled with flawed and fabulous humans yearning to burst free. And one of them is Timon of Athens.

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