Crown City Theatre Company to present 12th Night

12TH NIGHT by Willam Shakespeare
Begins September 6th, 2008

SHAKESPEARE’S COMEDY DONE IN ONE HOUR, FORTY-TWO AND A HALF MINUTES INCLUDING INTERMISSION!!!

SHORT… FAST… AND FUNNY, WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT! SHAKESPEARE FOR A 21ST CENTURY AUDIENCE!

• CROWN CITY THEATRE COMPANY is a professional theatre company that has been producing Shakespeare productions for the last 11 years for the Nevada Shakespeare in the Park, Pasadena Shakespeare in Memorial Park and here in LA at the Excalibur Theatre in Studio City.

• Finally in their own home in NOHO and totally indoors!

Opens September 6th, running through September 28th, 2008 (extension pending)

Crown City Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy filled with passion, mischief and sword play to NOHO. Director Joanne McGee finds all the wit and satire as well as some good old-fashioned slapstick in this very clear and cut-down production that is sure to thrill audiences from ages 9 to 100. Crown City Theatre Company’s new space at St. Matthew’s LGBT Church is a perfect place to create magic as they bring the isle of Ilyria to life.

If you’ve never given Shakespeare a chance you must try this fast funny easy to understand romp.

About The Show
The show is one of Shakespeare’s best comedies. The lovesick Duke Orsino of Illyria is relentlessly pursuing the Countess Olivia who will have nothing to do with him. Viola and her twin brother Sebastian (who look amazingly alike, wink, wink) are separated when their ship goes down in a horrible storm. Both of them end up on the Isle of Illyria but both think the other has drowned.

Being a woman and alone in a strange place Viola decides to dress as a boy and goes into the Dukes service. When the Duke sends Viola to Olivia to plead his love, Olivia falls madly for Viola. Meanwhile, Olivia’s Uncle, Sir Toby, has brought his friend, drinking buddy and the guy with the cash, Sir Andrew, to Olivia’s to pursue her only to find themselves caught up in a plot to bring-down Olivia’s pretentious serving man Malvolio.

Zaniness ensues as the twins are mistaken for each other, Olivia chases Viola, the Duke chases Olivia, Sebastian reaps the benefits and Malvolio is made an ass.

The Talent
Cast Includes: Shawn Cahill, James Calvert, Bryan Gaston, Jennifer Hoyt, Gary Lamb, Jon Mullich,Carrie-ann Pishnak, Daniel J. Roberts, Tarta Smitheman, Ethan Stone and William Potter

Part of Crown City’s mission throughout its history is to create theatrical productions that use music as an integral component to tell the story or to enhance the play.

Director: Joanne McGee
Assistant director/ producer/ production stage manager: Kimberly Bullock.
Producing Director/ Light Design: Gary Lamb
Set design: Joanne McGee
Costume design: Caitlin O’Hare
Artistic Director/ Original Music: William A. Reilly
Producer: Matthew J. Williamson
Theater Space designed by Gary Lamb and Joanne McGee

About the Theatre Company
Crown City Theatre Company produced “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” musical at St. Matthew’s (in the Sanctuary) December 9th, 2007 through February 17th, 2008 and “I’m Just Wild About Harry” in their new space at the church May 9th through August 3rd. They produced the Pasadena Free Shakespeare in Memorial Park for the last 3 years and were formerly known as La Petite Musicale, which produced the Nevada Shakespeare Festival in Henderson, Nevada under that production banner for eight years as well as producing “The Boys From Syracuse” at the Excalibur Theatre in Studio City (Nominated by Les Spindel as “Best Production of the Year”) and “Godspell” also at the Excalibur (where they placed it in the inner city, starring Rodney Hicks from the Broadway production of “Rent”).

Crown City Theatre Company is a professional theatre company performing @ St. Matthew's Church conveniently located in North Hollywood.“12th Night” runs September 6th through September 28th, 2008

Performances are at
Crown City Theatre at 11031 Camarillo St. No. Hollywood, CA. 91602,
Friday and Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM.

General admission is $10.00.
Press Night Gala on September 6th $20.00 includes a Festive wine and cheese “After Party” where you get to meet the Actors and Producers.

INFORMATION: Go to www.crowncitytheatre.com or call 818-942-6684.

GROUP SALES PHONE: (818) 942-6684 or Email: info@crowncitytheatre.com