Twelfth Night, Friday October 20, 8pm | Glicker Milstein Theatre, LL200 Diana Center

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night is a captivating play that disrupts a rigid society with the entrance of two outsiders. Directed by Alice Reagan, this production holds significant importance for the Theatre department at Barnard and Columbia. As a liberal arts institution, it is essential for us to engage periodically with the work of Shakespeare, a writer who continues to influence and inspire. Twelfth Night is a play that embodies both healing and resilience, qualities that are greatly needed in our current circumstances.

With the world still grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic and ongoing political and social battles, this production offers a much-needed escape. The ensemble of Twelfth Night portrays a ship of fools, where everyone indulges in misbehavior and madness. However, amidst the initial grief and confusion, the play ultimately leads to reunion and wholeness. Shakespeare reminds us that wholeness does not necessarily mean perfection or eternal happiness in love. Instead, he encourages us to embrace grief and loss as integral parts of our lives, which shape and teach us.

By turning our world upside down, Shakespeare forces us to confront reality and leave behind the confines of fantasy. Twelfth Night serves as a moment of revelry and topsy-turvy chaos, but Shakespeare always keeps his eye on the clear light of tomorrow morning. It is a time when we may not be at our best, but we are unapologetically ourselves.

Join Barnard and Columbia students for this transformative experience. Tickets can be purchased at https://theatre.barnard.edu/stage-season. Current students can enjoy a 50% discount by using the promo code "Student" at the time of purchase. Please note that seating is on a general admission basis and late seating cannot be guaranteed. The event will take place on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 8pm at the Glicker Milstein Theatre, LL200 Diana Center, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the brilliance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.