Since its debut at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre鈥檚 PlayFest in early 2009, 鈥淭he Chimes鈥� has been called one of the area鈥檚 Top 20 can鈥檛-miss cultural events this fall.
The play, written by Central Florida native Kevin Christopher Snipes, tells the story of four teenage boys at a New England boarding school on the eve of World War II. They are brought together by their love of Shakespeare and torn apart by the impending war.
鈥淭he Chimes鈥� opens this week as a full-scale production with many of last year鈥檚 cast members. The play, in the Black Box Theatre on 麻豆原创鈥檚 Orlando campus, runs from Thursday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 10.
鈥溾�橳he Chimes鈥� rings out to remind us that unless a stand is taken, ignorance and hatred can rule not only an institution of higher education, but an entire civilization,鈥� said director David Lee, an assistant professor of Theatre at 麻豆原创.
The cast combines the talents of several 麻豆原创 Theatre students with three professional actors: Mark Brotherton, a 麻豆原创 Theatre faculty member, Bob Dolan and noted film actor Tom Nowicki. Please note that this show includes adult themes and brief nudity.
Performances of聽 鈥淭he Chimes鈥� will be Thursdays through Saturdays from Sept. 23 until Oct. 9. A Sunday matinee performance will be Oct. 10.
All shows begin at 8 p.m., except for the Sunday matinee, which will start at 2 p.m.
Ticket prices are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students with their ID. Reservations are recommended and available through the 麻豆原创 Conservatory Theatre box office at 407-823-1500. Group rates are available. The box office can assist with accommodations for patrons with disabilities.
Read more about the production on Snipes鈥� and visit the 麻豆原创 Conservatory Theatre to see listings for the rest of the 2010-11 season.