Fiasco Theater’s
Cymbeline
By William Shakespeare
Poisoning,
beheading, cross-dressing, and betrayal become fresh and frisky thanks to
Fiasco Theater's inventive production of the epic romance Cymbeline. In
a play that spans the Roman Empire, Shakespeare pits the noble intentions of
Princess Imogen, pining after her banished husband, against the dastardly
Iachimo, one of his most nefarious villains. A young ensemble of six versatile
actors resolves the twisted fates of 14 characters with live music that ranges
from a cappella to bluegrass. Don't miss the West Coast premiere of what Ben
Brantley of The New York Times called "The most truly enchanting Cymbeline I've seen.”
