Monastery,Seminary Event
National Players to perform 'Othello' and 'Alice in Wonderland'
Friday, March 16- Saturday, March 17
Time: 7 p.m. Central Time
Location: St. Bede Theater
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will once again host
the National Players, America's longest-running classical touring
company, as it presents plays on March 16 and 17.
On Friday, March 16, the actors will perform Shakespeare's
"Othello," while the performance on Saturday, March 17, will be
"Alice in Wonderland" based on the book by Lewis Carroll.
All performances are free and open to the public. They will be
held at 7 p.m. Central time in St. Bede Theater on the Saint
Meinrad campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A buffet supper will be offered each night before the show,
served in the Anselm Hall Dining Room from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. The
meal on March 16 will be a Lenten (meatless) buffet. The cost of
the meal is $10. Meal reservations must be made by March 13 by
calling (812) 357-6578 or emailing kitchen@saintmeinrad.edu.
Currently a program of Olney Theatre Center in
Maryland, National Players has earned a unique name and place in
American theater history.
Over the last 69 years, the acting company has performed in the
White House; in Europe, Asia and the Middle East for American
military; and throughout 40 states.
In "Othello," the title character is a celebrated general
returning home from the wars, but his dark skin and foreign origin
inspire hatred from several people, especially the man he trusts
most: Iago. As Iago twists Othello's love for his wife Desdemona,
everyone becomes pawns in Iago's devious plots.
This classic tale of identity, bigotry and deceit is examined
with contemporary clarity, combining Shakespeare's language with
modern clothing to transform the drama into a powerful story for
America today.
While "Alice in Wonderland" has become a popular
children's story, it very clearly sums up the truth that growing up
is not easy. For this reason, the National Players wants to reach
out to students at the middle school level (grades 4-8).
Of course, "youngsters" of all ages will be able to
remember and identify with Alice as she encounters the Rabbit,
Caterpillar, Mad Hatter and even the Queen of Hearts.
For more information, contact Mary Jeanne Schumacher during
business hours at (812) 357-6501.