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Prospero’s Charms O'erthrown: Young Audiences Asked to Lend Hands to Master “The Tempest

March 19, 2024 01:02 PM
BYU’s Young Company Reimagines a Shakespeare Classic
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Reach For the Stars with Young Company’s Boy at the Edge of Everything

October 25, 2023 08:59 AM
BYU Young Company Premieres New High-Flying Story in Utah
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Join Young Company in Dreamy Production of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

March 10, 2023 10:28 AM
BYU Young Company’s Production, Set as a Magical Slumber Party, Shows Shakespeare Can Be For Everyone
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Dogs are Frontstage in BYU’s Theatrical Production of “Go, Dog. Go!”

November 04, 2022 02:43 PM
Driving, Working and Playing Dogs Will Scamper Across Utah County Touring Through Elementary Schools and Public Libraries in BYU’s Production of P. D. Eastman’s Classic
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Young Company Presents “Luna,” a Magical Tale of Friendship and Connection

September 29, 2021 12:00 AM
This enchanting production will take audiences on a journey with young Soledad as she navigates hard questions and finds her place in the universe
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'Romeo y Julieta' Featured in BYU Magazine

August 03, 2018 12:00 AM
From February through April, the BYU Young Company toured their production of 'Romeo y Julieta' to more than 30 school shows and workshops. Their experience was highlighted in the Summer 2018 Issue of BYU Magazine. To view the KUTV Inside the Story video and read the article, click here.
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BYU Theatre readies two versions of Shakespeare's “Cymbeline"

January 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Will run Jan. 31 through Feb. 8 in Margetts Theatre Brigham Young University’s Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present a lighthearted adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” in the Margetts Theatre Friday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, Feb. 8, with matinee performances on Saturdays. Tickets are $6, with $2 discounts available to children ages 2-11. For tickets, visit the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 422-2981 or byuarts.com/tickets. Shakespeare’s adventurous romance gets the double treatment – and a happy ending – in two special adaptations: as a fairy tale suited for young people and as a noir mystery perfect for the young-at-heart. The performance schedule for the fairy tale adaptation includes Friday, Jan. 31; Tuesday, Feb. 4; Thursday, Feb. 6; Friday, Feb 7 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. The Thursday, Feb. 6 performance will be ASL interpreted. The performance schedule for the noir mystery adaptation includes Friday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be no performances Sundays or Mondays. Directed and adapted by Teresa Dayley Love, “Cymbeline” tells the story of a princess in a pickle, her banished husband, a villainous queen and lots of mayhem in Britain, all while exploring Shakespeare’s themes of mistaken identity, innocence wronged and jealousy. “I knew young audiences would like the twisty story as long as we told it clearly,” said Love. “After all, detail-heavy Pokémon, Harry Potter and Doctor Who have plenty of devoted young fans. And the humor would help, too. But which style to choose? Fairy tale or film noir? I liked them both!” After working with the text, her team made a welcome discovery: “We didn’t have to choose! With the talent of two fearless casts and our imaginative design team, we were able do both. If you come see both versions, you’ll see that the plot, stage movement and language are almost identical. But costumes, scenery, props, lighting, music, sound effects and the way characters are portrayed are very different,” she said. The film noir cast features Michael Comp as Phyllis; Charles Beckh as Chimo, Tony and Pa; Danny Brown as Leo; Jasmine Fullmer as the Queen and Big Luca; and Averill Corkin as Imogene. The fairy tale cast features Mary Beth Bosen as Philaria; Clyde Northrup as Iachimo, Pisanio and Papa; Bryson Alley as Leonatus; Amberly Plourde as the Queen and Lucius; and Lisa Moncur as Imogene. The design and technical crew features Julia Ashworth as the artistic director of Young Company, Michael Kraczek as design advisor, Jennifer Reed as production manager, Spencer Johnson and Heather Richardson as production stage managers, Ward Wright as technical director, Mckenzie Ottley as scenic designer, Amelia Dunlap as lighting designer, Julie Adams as costume designer, James Lyon as prop designer, Chelsi Hunsaker as makeup designer, Nicholas E. Sheets as dramaturg, Janine Sobeck as dramaturg advisor and Rebecca Wallin as theatre outreach coordinator. For more information, contact Ken Crossley at (801) 422-9348 or ken_crossley@byu.edu. Source: BYU News
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