The evening starts with a retelling of Cymbeline in which Emmet Temple, Kelsey Rich, Sam Acosta, and Sarah Clayton adapt Shakespeare’s little-known romance into a twenty-five-minute tale for elementary-age audiences. The story follows the journey of the princess Imogen after the loss of her mother. Struggling to come to terms with her new reality and the scope of her feelings, Imogen travels into the woods near her home. The woods are as unfamiliar to her as life without her mother, but the forest’s denizens include friendly forces who can help her on her way forward. The production focuses on helping young viewers build emotional skills to manage big feelings, process grief, and develop resilience.

Following this production, our 60-minute The Two Gentlemen of Verona will play.

The double-feature runs September 28 and 29, with the first showing from 6:00-6:30 pm and the second from 7:30-8:30 pm. Join us in Studio Beaumont of Mary Baldwin University’s New Place at 216 S Market Street. Parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance are available at the back entrance. We hope to see you there!

Both shows will also be touring schools this fall! To inquire about booking MLSE for your institution or event, please contact mbushakespearemfa@gmail.com.