Twelfth Night

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy Summer Repertory brings the Class of 2026 to the stage with this production of *Twelfth Night*, William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of shipwreck, mistaken identity, and romantic entanglement. Directed by Jess Chayes (who previously helmed STC’s *Jane Anger*), the play follows Viola as she washes ashore and disguises herself as a man, setting off a dizzying chain of romantic confusions that culminate in a double wedding. Chayes’ staging promises an energetic, actor-driven interpretation that foregrounds classical language and storytelling. The production runs approximately two hours and 45 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.

Venue: Klein Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company

When: July 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, and 25, 2026

Showtimes: July 15 (Preview) at 7:30pm; July 17 (Young Prose Night, Opening Night) at 7:30pm; July 19 at 7:30pm; July 21 at 7:30pm; July 23 at 7:30pm; July 25 at 2:00pm

Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Tickets: $25 for the general public for a single show; a special offer allows patrons to see both *Twelfth Night* and *Macbeth* (the other repertory production) for $40 total when equal numbers of tickets for each show are added to the same cart. This offer cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets or combined with other discounts.

Cast: Viola – Cameron Holder; Orsino – Robert Kittler; Olivia – Kendall Kent; Malvolio – Anna Marzullo; Sebastian – Julian Cividanes; Maria – Kimberly Colisch; Sir Toby Belch – C.J. Craig; Sir Andrew Aguecheek – Matilda Musser; Feste – Claire Hilton; Fabian – Sofia Hernandez Morales; Antonio – Kira Cornell; Curio/1st Officer – Bridget Campbell; Captain/2nd Officer – Lenny Mendez Terceros; Priest/Attendant – Michael Girts; Valentine – Olivia Potter

Artistic Team: Director – Jess Chayes; Costume Designer – Cidney Forkpah; Lighting Designer – Minjoo Kim; Sound Designer – Matt Nielson; Fight Director – Robb Hunter; Intimacy Coordinator – Bess Kaye; Voice and Text Coach – Lisa Beley; Assistant Director – Cammiel Hussey; Production Manager – Maddie Caldis; Stage Manager – Regina Vitale; Assistant Stage Manager – Maria Mills

Note: This production is the culmination of the one-year Master of Fine Arts program at Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy, performed in repertory with *Macbeth* by the Class of 2026. The performance on July 17 is designated Young Prose Night and Opening Night.