Shakespeare returns to the Telfair Peet Theatre Mainstage after 10 years

Auburn University Theatre and Dance will continue its 2022-23 season “& Dance” with “Twelfth Night,” the classic comedy by William Shakespeare, opening Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. on the Telfair Peet Theatre Mainstage. The show is directed by Shakespeare expert and Assistant Professor Andrew Schwartz.

A savage shipwreck. Tormented twins. A leery Lady. A desperate Duke. William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy revels in the mayhem and mishaps of a motley crew in the idyllic kingdom of Ilyria. Mistaken identities, love triangles and a litany of letters lead to revelation and declarations of devotion. 

Shakespeare’s timeless play pulses with a modern sensibility. “Twelfth Night” offers audiences the opportunity to experience the splendor of Shakespeare’s language while also relishing the humor and musicality of this story. The campus and Auburn communities are invited for an evening of laughter, love and a bit of lunacy.

After too long an absence from the Telfair Peet, “Twelfth Night” marks the return of the "Bard" to the stage and showcases a wonderful collaboration between current students, faculty and staff, along with alumni and new faculty members.

The artistic team for “Twelfth Night” includes director Schwartz, student assistant director Jordinia Denson, costume designer Tracy Oleinick, student assistant costume designer Shelby Dupree, scenic designer and guest artist Mejah Balams ‘17, student lighting designer Olivia Price, sound designer Andrew Lynch, student assistant sound designer and engineer Annabell Mallard and student dramaturgs Annabell Mallard and Dallas McGrady.

The management team includes student stage manager Madison Todd and student assistant stage manager Tatum Clark. The cast includes Whitley Adams, Patrick Barnett, Riley Brazell, Jake Brockman, Camryn Chapman, Antonavia Collins, Antonisia Collins, Tapley Cronier, Johnathan Davis, Nick DiJulio, Daisha Flint, Asha Knight, Pierce Rossman, Tony To, Avonlea Yeakley and Cassie Vitale.

The run time for “Twelfth Night” is approximately two hours, with an intermission.

Tickets for “Twelfth Night” are available now, and everyone is encouraged to reserve early to get desired seats. Auburn faculty, staff and students receive special promotions to all performances at the Telfair Peet Theatre.

Seasonal subscriptions are also available for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Subscriptions offer three shows for $35. Find more information on the Department of Theatre and Dance’s ticketing page.

To engage in discussion around the performance or learn more about the production, make plans to attend “Talkback Tuesday” on Tuesday, Feb. 28, after the show for a conversation with the director and company members.

Showtimes:

● Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
● Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.
● Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.
● Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. (Matinee)
● Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. (Talkback Tuesday)
● Wednesday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices:

• General: $16
• Senior citizen: $12
• Faculty and staff: $12
• AU student with ID: Free
• Non-Auburn University student: $12

Find more information on the Department of Theatre & Dance’s ticketing page.

Box Office hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• On Saturday evening performances: 6-8 p.m.
• For matinee performances: 1-3 p.m.

The phone number for the box office is (334) 844-4154.