This year we take you to the vasty fields of France during the 100 years war where a young warrior king finds himself vastly outnumbered. William Shakespeare’s Henry V follows the fate of this army through France, giving a gritty story about leadership under pressure, the cost of command, and the morality of “just war.” Join us for the story of the original BAND OF BROTHERS!
NOTE: we are using Shakespeare's first draft of the play as printed in the early quarto of 1600
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WARNING ABOUT ACCESS TO THE YARD:
Due to a heightened security status, visitors without a CAC or DBIDS will need to have a valid ID and can either meet an escort at Gate 1 or, in the week prior to the performance, fill out Form 5512 available HERE and submit it to the Academy security.
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When brave Memnon comes home to Paphos as a conquering hero, he doesn’t expect to encounter the hardest foe he could face: LOVE. Upon seeing the beautiful princess Calis, he falls madly in love with her, even vowing to literally give her his heart. His soldiers try to restore him to his senses to no avail. And when his captain Siphax confronts the princess, he too falls madly in love. Finally, Memnon’s young brother Polidor also confronts the princess, but Calis suddenly falls in love with Polidor. Who can solve this knotty tangle of unrequited mad loves?
Perhaps only Venus can save the day!
John Fletcher (1579-1625) was arguably the most popular playwright of the 17th century, and inherited his position with the King's Men from William Shakespeare, one of his collaborators. While we now know and revere Shakespeare, Fletcher has mostly fallen into the wastebin of history. However, this production of one of his most important plays celebrates the 400th anniversary of his death! We revive a text that has NEVER received a modern performance to explore what Flether might have to offer us in the 21st century.
Come and join the fun!
CONTENT WARNING: Due to bawdy language and scenarios, the performance might not be suitable for children under 13.
MIDN 1/C Shekinah Jaze as Princess Calis and MIDN 1/C Joel Thomas as General Memnon in John Fletcher's The Mad Lover
Thank you to all who support us.
The Cast and Crew of The Winter's Tale with Col. Michael Styskal and VADM Yvette Davids
Parking and Entering the U.S. Naval Academy:
- Any military or DoD personnel with a valid military ID can drive directly onto the Academy grounds. The closest parking to the theater is Alumni Hall parking lot. There is limited parking in front of Mahan Hall.
- For all other audiences, parking is available out in town. The Bladen Street/Calvert Street Parking Garage by St. John's College is available for free parking. The closest entrance is GATE 3 of USNA (located at the end of Maryland Avenue), which will be open from 30 minutes before the start of all shows for any visitor with a valid ID. GATE 1 (located at the end of King George Street) is open until
1AM on weekends for any visitor with a valid ID. - UPDATE ON YARD ACCESS: Due to a heightened security status, visitors without a CAC or DBIDS will need to have a valid ID and can either meet an escort at Gate 1 or, in the week prior to the performance, fill out Form 5512 available HERE and submit it to the Academy security
- Mahan Auditorium is located on Maryland Avenue, within USNA. A tall clock tower graces the roof of the building.
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