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The Last Will

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Shakespeare and... Leadership

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The Last Will

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Suffolk University present The Last Will, the final installment Distinguished Scholar in Residence Robert Brustein’s trilogy about the life of William Shakespeare.

The Last Will finds William Shakespeare retired at his country home in Stratford after decades of struggle and success in the city of London.

Shakespeare and the Law/Leadership

Presented each season in partnership with the Boston Lawyers Chapter of the Federalists Society and McCarter & English. Shakespeare & the Law features a staged reading of a Shakespeare play (past performances include Othello, The Merchant of Venice and Henry V) performed by local, state and national lawyers, judges and other politicos. The presentation is followed by a panel discussion lead by a moderator.


Tour of the Parks

CSC's touring initiative to local parks. The 2011 summer season features two productions: Shakespeare on Love, a collection of scenes, songs and sonnets from Shakespeare performed by Apprentices enrolled in Summer Apprentice Program, and A Shakespearean Cabaret featuring students from New England Conservatory.


Shakespeare on the Common

A Boston tradition since 1996, CSC has been presenting fully-staged productions of Shakespeare plays free-of-charge to Boston audiences.


Summer Concert Series

Sponsored by New England Conservatory, Commonwealth Concerts is a series of pre-show concerts featuring a wide range of musical stylings before performances of Shakespeare on the Common.


Events

Special events--including our Annual Gala--held throughout the year to raise funds to support all of CSC's FREE programming.

  • May 29, 2013

    Shakespeare and... Leadership

    • When:

      Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5:30pm

    • Venue:

      The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

    • Need to know:

      This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to dmoore@mccarter.com to reserve your seats.

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  • Summer 2013

    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    • When:

      Summer 2013

    • Venue:

      Boston Common

    • Need to know:

      Check back soon for more information!

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  • February 13, 2013

    The Last Will

    • When:

      February 13 - 24, 2013

    • Venue:

      The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

    • Need to know:

      Tickets, at $45 on opening and Saturday nights; $40 general; $30 seniors; and $10 students, are available through the Suffolk University box office by CLICKING HERE or by calling 1-800-440-7654.

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The Last Will

February 13, 2013

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  • When:

    February 13 - 24, 2013

  • Venue:

    The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University

  • Need to know:

    Tickets, at $45 on opening and Saturday nights; $40 general; $30 seniors; and $10 students, are available through the Suffolk University box office by CLICKING HERE or by calling 1-800-440-7654.

CSC and Suffolk University present the World Premiere of The Last Will.

The Last Will is the final installment of Suffolk University's Distinguished Scholar in Residence Robert Brustein's trilogy about the life of William Shakespeare.

The Last Will finds William Shakespeare retired at his country home on Stratford after decades of struggle and success in the city of London. In the last stages of a fatal illness, his deteriorating mind obliterates the distinction between fiction and fact, and the playwright begins acting as a character in his own plays. Richard Burbage, leader of Shakespeare's acting company, attempts to persuade him to return to London and to playwriting, as Will wrestles with his suspicions, delusions, family resentments, his longing for forgiveness, and final testaments.

Featuring:

Allyn Burrows* as William Shakespeare
Brooke Adams* as Anne Shakespeare
Stacy Fischer* as Judith Shakespeare
Merritt Janson* as Susanna Hall
Billy Meleady as Francis Collins
Jeremiah Kissel* as Richard Burbage

The set design is by Eric Levenson**, costume design by Nancy Leary, lighting design by Eric Southern**, and sound design by David Remedios**.

Performance dates are February 13-24, 2013. Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm. Fridays at 8pm. Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm. Sundays at 3pm. Opening Night is Friday, February 15th (ticket holders for this evening's performance are invited to a post-show reception with the cast, staff and creative team).

Tickets, at $45 on opening and Saturday nights; $40 general; $30 seniors; and $10 students, are available by calling 1-800-440-7654. The Modern Theatre is located at 525 Washington St. in Boston's Theatre District.

Special Programming:

Join the Actors and Artistic Team for a Talk-back!

Saturday, February 16th at 5pm in the theatre.

Even if you don't have a ticket for Saturdays' shows, we'd love to see you at the talk-back!

Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen is now offering free parking at the Theatre District Garage (47 Boylston Street) when you dine at the restaurant prior to a show or movie. The restaurant is also offering discounted parking at the Hyatt Regency Garage (1 Ave. de Lafayette). Call 617-956-0888 for more information.

The Last Will is CSC's FIRST fully-staged indoor production!

*Members of Actors' Equity Association

**Members of United Scenic Artists

    Cast: Click image to read bio

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    Allyn Burrows

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    Brooke Adams

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    Stacy Fischer

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    Billy Meleady

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    Merritt Janson

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    Jeremiah Kissel




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