Henry V
by American Shakespeare Center touring company
Mar. 01, 2016
Tuesday
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers” —IV.iii
A young prince ascends to the throne of England as the French perceive weakness and test his leadership. Outnumbered in the midst of battle, Henry must discover the value of empathy for his soldiers as well as the necessity of courage when all seems lost. He learns the hard lesson that a leader must grapple with the sacrifice of personal ties in order to serve all.
The American Shakespeare Center will return to Austin for its seventh annual visit to the University of Texas campus. Direct from the stage of the American Shakespeare Center's celebrated Blackfriars Playhouse, the world's only re-creation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre, the ASC touring troupe brings Renaissance drama to life in exciting and accessible performances. On March 1, at 7:00 pm in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium, the ASC's touring troupe will perform Shakespeare’s Henry V.
The American Shakespeare Center has gained a national reputation by performing according to the principles of the Renaissance stage. Careful attention to the language, a fast and fluid performance style, and a creative use of music and dance are hallmarks of ASC productions. Actors and audience share the same lighting, as they would have in Shakespeare’s playhouse, encouraging an intimate and festive atmosphere.
Henry V
by William Shakespeeare
American Shakespeare Center touring company
March 01, 2016
Henry V will be presented on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Performances will take place on the UT campus at the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. Parking is available on the street and at UT’s San Antonio Garage.
Tickets are $20 and $10 for students, as well as UT faculty and staff. They can be purchased online in advance through the Shakespeare at Winedale web site. (www.shakespeare-winedale.org)
The theater will open for seating at 7 p.m. At this time, live pre-show music will also begin. The performance will begin at 7:30 pm. Seats for the performances are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so audience members are encouraged to arrive early, take their seats, and enjoy the music.
This visit is made possible by Shakespeare at Winedale, the University of Texas at Austin’s English Department, the Mary Lu Joynes Endowment, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Iris Howards Regents Professorship.
