SHREVEPORT –William Shakespeare fans will want to circle Nov. 4 on their calendars as the Texas Shakespeare Festival returns to LSUS to perform some of the Bard’s best material at the University Center Theater.
The day begins at 11 a.m. with “Hamlet” and the evening action starts at 6 p.m. with Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, a selection of scenes from Shakespeare’s most popular plays.
All performances are free and open to the public thanks to sponsorship by the LSUS Office of Academic Affairs and The Noel Memorial Library.
Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Road Show, which brings high-caliber theatrical experiences to the region, returns to LSUS as part of their roadshow.
“Shakespeare’s themes of love, ambition, betrayal, and corruption stand the test of time,” said Brian Sherman, Dean of the of Noel Memorial Library at LSUS. “His plays are rollercoasters of drama and intensity that still resonate with modern audiences.
“The language of Hamlet is interesting because of its witty repertoire. It’s full of puns and turns of phrase. There are a number of expressions in the play that are still very familiar today. We’re lucky to have the Texas Shakespeare Festival back to bring these words to life on stage.”
Hamlet is a classic tale with powerful performances.
“On the heels of Halloween, it’s a chilling tale of madness and hauntings,” Sherman said. “Just like in the play, you never know what or who is lurking behind the curtains.”
Laughter is on the evening docket with some of Shakespeare’s lighter fare. Schools are encouraged to reach out to the library to make arrangements for bringing classes.
For more information, contact Brian Sherman at the Noel Memorial Library at (318) 798-4131 or library@LSUS.edu.
