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Timon of Athens
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Mar 1, 2011
Closed Mar 6, 2011

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Timon of Athens is Shakespeare's play for the post-Bailout Age. Its central concern--money's dark potential to corrupt every human interaction--couldn't be more timely or fascinating. As one of Shakespeare's least-familiar works, it is also one of his most unique: a comedy written with an acid pen, a morality tale told in a fury.

Timon of Athens will be presented as the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE, a vital new platform for The Public's ongoing exploration of the Shakespeare canon that will continue the growth of The Public's Shakespeare Initiative and expand the many ways The Public produces American interpretations of Shakespeare.

Timon is directed by Barry Edelstein, Director of The Public's Shakespeare Initiative, and will feature acclaimed Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, who has been hailed as "one of America's leading classical actors" by The New York Times. Last seen by Public Theater audiences in As You Like It at The Delacorte Theater, Thomas is a veteran of the stage and screen. From David Mamet's Race on Broadway, to the celebrated national tour of Twelve Angry Men, to television's "The Waltons," Thomas' performances make a lasting impression on all who see them.

Featuring Che Ayende, Tom Bloom, Max Casella, Reg E. Cathey, Cary Donaldson, Brian Keane, David Manis, Anthony Manna, Greg McFadden, Chris McKinney, Orville Mendoza, Mark Nelson, Joe Paulik, Triney Sandoval and Richard Thomas.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



The Public Theater
425 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10003


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

A wealthy man's fall into penury precedes his descent into misanthropic madness in Shakespeare's Timon of Athens, now playing at the Public Theater. It's a sad tale that unfolds in one of the Bard's most disjointed and pedantically moralistic plays, but thanks to director Barry Edelstein's robust and exceptionally lucid staging and Richard Thomas' intelligent and frequently affecting performance, the production sparks with life with surprising regularity.

Thomas' performance takes some time to hit its stride. Initially, the actor's work seems strained as Timon liberally entertains the elite of Athens, treating them not only to lavish banquets, but also expensive gifts. Although Thomas be[...]


Reviewed by Andy Propst on Mar 2, 2011

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