Coriolanus

Directed by Edward Daranyi of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada.
Cast to be announced soon.

Shakespeare’s politically charged exposé of power struggles, honor and valor, the power of the People, and hurt feelings.

Famine in Rome in the early days of the Republic causes unrest between the Plebeians (the common people/citizens) and the Patricians (the aristocrats and ruling party). The people particularly resent the arrogant Caius Martius, son of Volumnia, who blatantly despises them. The Tribunes, newly elected representatives of the Plebs, incite discontent for fear of their powers being taken away.

In the battle for the town of Corioli, Caius Martius leads the Roman army with such spectacular bravery that he is honored with the title “Coriolanus.” Back in Rome, the Patricians urge Coriolanus to seek the consulship, the highest elected office. Reluctantly, he agrees to make the necessary public display of humility to win the votes of the citizens, but his inability to disguise his contempt turns them against him—with the help of the Tribunes who actually incite the Plebs to insist on banishing Coriolanus from Rome. Painfully rejected after dedicating his life to Rome, Coriolanus joins the Volscians and his former enemy Tullus Aufidius. Together they plan to march on Rome and destroy it.

Coriolanus refuses all attempts at conciliation by his former comrades. Only through the intervention of his mother Volumnia, along with his wife and young son, is he finally persuaded to spare the city. Peace is established, but at the price of his own life.

Performances:
Friday • May 8 • 7:30 p.m.
Saturday • May 9 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday • May 10 • 2 p.m.
Friday • May 15 • 7:30 p.m.
Saturday • May 16 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday • May 17 • 2 p.m.
Friday • May 22 • 7:30 p.m.
Saturday • May 23 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday • May 24 • 2 p.m.

Tickets:
$25 General
$20 Reduced income
$15 Students
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Contact:
Caryl Farkas 505.466.3533‬
Caryl@InternationalShakespeare.center