Shakespeare's great festive comedy, probably written and first performed around 1601, follows the adventures of twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated from each other by a shipwreck. Viola, believing her brother dead, disguises herself as a page in order to serve the lovesick Duke Orsino, who has been rejected by the Countess Olivia. The ensemble cast includes a roster of wonderfully comic characters: Olivia's drunken uncle Sir Toby Belch, his foolish friend Sir Andrew Aguecheek, the witty serving woman Maria, the social-climbing steward Malvolio, and the clever, riddling clown Feste. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast
Duke Orsino: Algy Pug
Curio/First Officer: Charlotte Duckett
Valentine/Second Officer: Nathaniel W. C. Higgins
Viola: Elizabeth Klett
Captain: Alan Mapstone
Sir Toby Belch: Bruce Pirie
Maria: Amanda Friday
Sir Andrew Aguecheek: mb
Clown: Chris Marcellus
Olivia: Arielle Lipshaw
Malvolio: Timothy Ferguson
Antonio: Ernst Pattynama
Sebastian: Caprisha Page
Fabian: Allison Walker Elders
Servant/Priest: Grace Garrett
Narrator: Tiffany Halla Colonna

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

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