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ANTIGONE, OR I REALLY WISH YOU HADN’T DONE THAT

In revitalized and thriving downtowns all across America, theatres play a major role in attracting visitors and anchoring the residential community. Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre is proud to support Vision Fairbanks, and we are committed to keeping our home at the Empress Theater active with as many events as possible. Already this year we’ve hosted the 11th annual Bard-a-thon, a 10-day 24/7 reading of Shakespeare’s complete works; No Shame Theatre nights; a Groundlings Spring Break Drama Camp and its ensuing 30 Plays in 60 Minutes performances; and our acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Now we’re back with a tragicomic take on an ancient story: Antigone, or I really wish you hadn’t done that. Take Sophocles’ classic tale of one girl’s mission to honor the dead. Add an apocalypse, Kurt Cobain, the Kennedys, and a lobotomy or two… and you’ve got this all-female production, written and directed by Anne Thibault, who helmed last spring’s Romeo + Juliet. This play asks the hard questions: Where should our loyalties lie? How far do we go to prove a point? Does cake make everything better?

Antigone, or I really wish you hadn’t done that runs through April 25th on Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00. Tickets are $15-$20 (under-18 free on Thursdays and Sundays) and are available on our website at www.fstalaska.org or by calling 457.7638.

See you downtown!

Hans Meyer, Managing Director – Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre

FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN

Photographs from Alaska’s Landscape @ Alaska House Art Gallery, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Natural Elements @ Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Alaska Native Beadwork @ Beads and Things, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Susan Grace Performance @ If Only…a fine store, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Arte de GusTAVO @ Chartreuse, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Art on Cushman @ S Salon, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Drum Circle @ Space for Movement Studio, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

After the First Friday events, stay downtown for the live entertainment line-up happening every Friday night!

Etsuko Kimura-Pederson Trio @ Lavelle’s Bistro, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

David Stevens Band @ Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

The Tempest @ Empress Theatre, 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Sand Castle @ McCafferty’s A Coffee House, etc., 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Barney McClure Trio @ Bobby’s Downtown, 8:30pm – 12:00am

The Tempest @ Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre

Shakespeare’s last gift to the world presented in a technical marvel of a show. Director Tom Robenolt transforms the Empress into the world of the magical Prospera, former duchess of Milan.

The Tempest is an enchanted romance about a mother’s love for her daughter and her land, filled with seductive spirits, misfortunate monsters, and saucy sprites.

Cast includes:
Eric Heyne, Andrew Cassel, Rebecca Eddy*, Hadassah Nelson, Craig Brookes, Julie Johnson, Robert Poland, Micah Johnson, JK Bowne, Don Johnson, Bruce Rogers, Kevin Harper, Jesse Hobbs, Scott Raneri and, The Good Daze

*member, Actors’ Equity Association

Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Thursday, February 18 is Pay What You Can Night – $6 minimum with a 2 can donation!

See you at the theater…

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