Twelfth Night
August 5 - 22, 2027
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Show Description
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a comedic tale of mistaken identity and unrequited love centered on Viola, a young woman shipwrecked in Illyria who disguises herself as a young man named Cesario to survive. Entering the service of Duke Orsino, Viola finds herself trapped in a chaotic love triangle: she secretly falls for Orsino, who is desperately pursuing the countess Olivia, who in turn falls madly in love with the disguised Viola. The comic confusion reaches a peak when Viola’s identical twin brother, Sebastian, arrives in town alive, leading to hilarious misunderstandings that are finally resolved when the twins reunite, the disguises are dropped, and everyone is happily matched. By William Shakespeare
Adapted By Jenny Meisinger Content Advisory: PG
Running Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes |
Box Office Information
Locations:
Historic St. Marys CityThursday, August 5 - Saturday, August 7, 2026
Thursday, August 12 - Saturday, August 14, 2026 47414 Old State House Road St Mary's City, MD 20686 Outdoors on the lawn of the reconstructed State House of 1676. Show Times: Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM Seating opens 30 minutes prior to showtime Click to set custom HTML
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Three Notch Theatre (NTP)Thursday, August 19 - Sunday, August 22, 2026
Three Notch Theatre 21744 S. Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Show Times: 7:00 PM, Thursday - Saturday 8:00 PM Sunday 3:00 PM There will be a sensory friendly performance with ASL interpretation on Thursday, August 19, 2027 at 7:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime Click to set custom HTML
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Ticket Pricing:
Adult General Admission: $20
Senior (65+) / Students / Military: $17
Children (12 and Under): $15
Children (5 and Under): FREE
Thursday Performances: $15
Special Discount Group: $17
NTP Members: $18
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Adult General Admission: $20
Senior (65+) / Students / Military: $17
Children (12 and Under): $15
Children (5 and Under): FREE
Thursday Performances: $15
Special Discount Group: $17
NTP Members: $18
Tickets on Sale Now!
What is the Superstition of speaking the Name "macbeth" at a theatre venue?
In theatre, speaking the word "Macbeth" inside a venue is forbidden due to a long-standing superstition, as it is believed to bring severe bad luck, accidents, or disaster to a production. Known as "The Scottish Play," the tragedy is rumored to be cursed, often leading to the use of euphemisms like "The Bard's Play".
Key Aspects of the "Macbeth" Superstition:
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Key Aspects of the "Macbeth" Superstition:
- The Curse's Origin: The curse is often attributed to the use of real witchcraft spells in the script or, in folklore, a coven of witches cursed the play during its first 17th-century performance.
- History of Misfortune: Over centuries, productions have been associated with fatal accidents, including the death of actors, fires, and violent riots.
- The Remedy: If the name is spoken, the offender must leave the theatre, turn around three times, spit, curse, and knock to be allowed back in to break the curse.
- The "Scottish Play" Nickname: To avoid the curse, theater professionals refer to it as "The Scottish Play," "The Bard's Play," or simply "the play".
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CastVIOLA (DISGUISED AS CESARIO) DUKE ORSINO OLIVIA SEBASTIAN MALVOLIO SIR TOBY BELCH SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK MARIA FESTE (THE FOOL) ANTONIO FABIAN VALENTINE CURIO A SEA CAPTAIN A PRIEST LORDS, SAILORS, OFFICERS, & MUSICIANS |
Production TeamPRODUCER: Aaron Meisinger DIRECTOR: Rebecca Waters STAGE MANAGER: Breanna Dunbar SET DESIGN: LIGHT DESIGN: SOUND DESIGN: PROPERTIES DESIGN: COSTUME DESIGN: HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN: |
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