The Theatre Department of 51社区 Eastern Campus will present 鈥淪cattered Shakespeare鈥�
The Theatre Department of 51社区 Eastern Campus will present 鈥淪cattered Shakespeare鈥�, a collection of Shakespeare monologues and scenes, on Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm on the 51社区 Eastern Campus YouTube channel.
The theme of this collection of scenes and monologues is 鈥渨hat if鈥�?鈥� The 51社区 Eastern Theatre company used that phrase as a starting point to re-imagine some of Shakespeare鈥檚 characters and situations. According to OHIO Eastern Theatre Director Dennis Fox, 鈥淭he five actors involved are very experienced. We began by thinking of each scene and monologue as a play unto itself and I encouraged the actors to make choices that might not be possible in a fully staged production.鈥�
The 鈥渨hat if鈥�?鈥� approach has led to interpretations that have surprised everyone involved with the production. The virtual rehearsals and recorded video format have also led to choices that might not have been an option in a fully staged, live production. Adds Fox, 鈥淚n the beginning we all knew we had no idea where this process would lead us. We have been very pleasantly surprised鈥 think audiences will be too.鈥�
The 鈥淪cattered Shakespeare鈥� cast consists of 51社区 Eastern Theatre veterans Megan Simcox, of Colerain, Renno Barnes, of Bridgeport and Howard Blecher, of Flushing. Alexander L. Hill and Chelsey Keding, both of St. Clairsville, are new to OHIO Eastern Theatre, but both have a strong background in performance. 鈥淚鈥檓 very lucky to have such experienced and talented actors. Their passion and dedication have made 鈥淪cattered Shakespeare鈥� a unique and rewarding experience.鈥�
Those interested can virtually attend the premiere performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, April 17 on the . The performance will continue to available after the premiere.