Twelfth Night (Gallery Players)
About the show
Gallery Players presents Shakespeare's beloved comedy centered around the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. More…
Viola (who is disguised as Cesario) falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her thinking she is a man. Meanwhile, Sebastian has been rescued by Antonio, a sea captain who previously fought against Orsino, who accompanies him to Illyria despite the danger. Confusion over Sebastian’s identity (and exactly who is promised to whom) soon follows in this romantic comedy.
Member Reviews (16)
MEMBERS SAY:
See it if You want a fun interpretation of a classic Shakespeare comedy performed by an energetic & well-trained classical cast.
Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or plays in verse. You want a play w/ bigger production values. You don't want to travel to Brooklyn.
See it if A solid version of this play. Well acted, good music. Fun use of a large stage.
Don't see it if It didn't hit all the jokes as well as it could have. And had moments of feeling a little forced. Some of the monologues felt over long
See it if Apparently every Shakespeare company in the city is doing this show this year, but GP does a great job with it. They get the humor and wit.
Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare or you've seen enough of this show.
See it if You like Shakespeare's Twelfth night, you will thoroughly enjoy this production. Show ran about. 135 minutes w/15 minute intermission
Don't see it if If you don't like Shakespeare, or want to see an elaborate set.
See it if you've always secretly suspected that every character in "Twelfth Night" is comical and want to see a playful cast run with that concept.
Don't see it if direct address to the audience bothers you. I don't think there was one actor who didn't acknowledge the audience repeatedly.
See it if You enjoy great, warm, charmingly endearing performances! It made even Shakespeare fun for me.
Don't see it if Shakespeare is never for you.
See it if you love Shakespeare with a modern twist.
Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare
See it if You like the bard Shakespeare revisited.
Don't see it if You can't tolerate old English.
See it if you like small theaters and are not expecting Broadway-like production
Don't see it if don't like Shakespeare plays
See it if Neighborhood theater, great actors w/ lots of energy. Shakespeare not my strong pt but this one was great. Well acted with a modern take.
Don't see it if If you don't care for small neighborhood theater with great acting and fun music and even a modern twist.
See it if you like Shakespeare and open to some twists, brilliant acting, clever ideas, intriguing staging, and unorthodox direction.
Don't see it if you like classic Shakespeare and pursuit of perfection.
See it if You want a fun, quick-paced evening that supports the Park Slope community and this local theatre.
Don't see it if You dont enjoy theatre that celebrates community or are a Shakespeare purist/snob.
Also The music is fun, the direction is fantastic, you can tell this direct... Read more Read less
See it if Actors having a lot of fun. Playful and irreverent Shakespeare. Well directed work (despite low production values).
Don't see it if You don't want to travel to Park Slope/ Brooklyn. You only like Broadway-style plays.
Also The production values are pretty low - you can tell this is a shoestri... Read more Read less
See it if You want great acting (Viola and Sir Andrew!), laughs, and some excellent costumes! Great show
Don't see it if If you don't like Shakespeare
See it if You love brilliant, entertaining, alive theater.
Don't see it if You love museum theatre and only want to see old dead white man plays.
See it if Love silly, nontraditional theatre!
Don't see it if You only like realistic/naturalistic acting styles and aren't into presentational forms that mock old fashioned theater
Also Best show I've seen at this theatre!
