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What's So Funny? Dramatic Comedy, Shakespeare Through Today (#11186)
A thoughtful, heartwarming exploration into what makes people laugh, and what happens when
a sense of humor meets religion, politics, and daily life. Start with Shakespeare and travel on to
modern works. Explore behind- scenes at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (tickets to three
shows included). Enjoy insights from Company members: how do actors translate written
comedy into performance and create physical comedy? How does audience response shape
performance? How is modern comedy different than the Bard’s time? Must the Bard’s work be
modernized for today’s audiences? Enjoy great performances and texts that have crossed the
centuries and thousands of miles to be performed today.
Theatre tickets reserved as follows:
August 31-Sep. 5
The Comedy of Errors - A View from the Bridge - Our Town
October 26-31
A View from the Bridge - The Clay Cart - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Program Costs
