August 31, 2008

OUR PROJECT

In addition to performing an amazing play, this 12th Night project is about the community -- bringing artists and audience together through classical theatre. Through an open discussion with the community, we're on an adventure to answer the following:

* Where do a modern audience and traditional text meet?
* Why is an all-female Shakespeare ensemble important (or IS it important)?
* How can we as performers tell the story with only our bodies and voices -- without relying on modern-day sets and technologies to tell the story for us?

We invite the community to pop into rehearsals and see what we're up to.

August 25, 2008

WELCOME!

welcome to MBCT; Modern but Classical Theatre.

MBCT is currently producing a new adaptation of shakespeare's 12th NIGHT, or WHAT YOU WILL. 5 women play 9 characters in this highly athletic, tongue-in-cheek performance influenced by commedia dell'arte, british pantomime, and americana kitchen sink drama.