Aquila Theatre Returns to Whitewater Performing Two Classics

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Date: October 13, 2015

WHITEWATER – Young Auditorium brings two classics to the stage from Aquila Theatre, who is known for their dedication to making the classics relevant to today’s audiences. The productions are William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet on Tuesday, October 20th and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Wednesday, October 21st. Both performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range between $19.50-$29.50 for each show.

Aquila Theatre’s mission is to make classical works accessible to the greatest number. In their words, “A play becomes ‘classical’ because we recognize that after a time it transcends the original culture it was created for. It retains the power to provoke the central question of what it means to be human. As a company dedicated to the classics, we feel a responsibility to acknowledge and explore newfound classical works.” Aquila Theatre was founded in London in 1991 by Peter Meineck but is now based in New York City. The New York Times praises their work by stating, “Aquila’s productions are beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing and crystalline in effect.”

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Romeo & Juliet Recognized world-wide as one of theater’s most iconic couples, Romeo and Juliet are the very archetype of tragic young lovers. Set against a backdrop of warring households, so ensues a story of romance, murder and tragedy, as famous as any that has graced the stage. Through Shakespeare’s beautiful prose, these star-crossed lovers, in Aquila’s striking and moving adaption of The Bard’s classic tragedy, will take your breath away. The Aquila Theatre will bring its innovative style and dynamic physical approach to Shakespeare’s most famous and heart-breaking play.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s most intriguing cases. Holmes is a master of disguise and a brilliant actor, as well as a composer and musician. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s vivid characters jump from the page weaving a tale of mystery, suspense and intrigue. The Aquila Theatre brings its energetic and physical style to this new adaptation with actors drawn from the top British and American stages.

Tickets for either show can be purchased online (and printed at home), by calling the Box Office at (262) 472-2222, or in person. The Greenhill Center of the Arts Box Office is located inside the UW- Whitewater Center of the Arts building near Barnett Theatre on the UW-Whitewater Campus (930 West Main Street in Whitewater). The Young Auditorium is adjacent to this building, and parking is always free at the venue. To learn more, visit www.uww.edu/YoungAuditorium or follow at www.Facebook.com/Young.Aud.