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“This is Illyria, Lady”: Twins, Clowns, and Cross-Dressed Lovers in Twelfth Night
February 26, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Dr. Greta McCormick Coger Literary Salon Series:
Inspired by our annual Southern Literary Salons, by our recent digital Decameron Project during the virus shut-down, and our generous long-time friend and scholar Dr. Greta Coger, we offer you a full slate of one-hour (or less) curated readings, scenes, speeches, and discussions that explore important authors and subjects close to home. Presented by TSC’s resident artists on our Owen and Margaret Wellford Tabor Stage, Greta’s Salon Series will engage you in an informal, comfortable, safe atmosphere on either our Tabor Stage or via our digital, paid simulcast.
“This is Illyria, Lady”: Twins, Clowns, and Cross-Dressed Lovers in Twelfth Night
curated by Stephanie Shine
Online Only
February 26 at 8:00 pm
Influenced by the end of Christmas celebrations, Shakespeare’s fantastical tale of unrequited love embraces a comedy and musicality that remain popular for all ages. Twins are separated in a shipwreck and wash ashore in strange Illyria. One twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who swoons for Olivia, who moons over Viola, but is adored by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, the spitting image of Viola, who…