The Delaware Shakespeare Festival gears up for its annual summer production: Twelfth Night - A festive tale of romance and mistaken identity, where nothing is quite as it seems. This year’s production is directed by Karen DiLossi, a prominent member of the Philadelphia theatre community and current Artistic Director of Madhouse Theater Company.

Twelfth Night will be presented at Rockwood Park in Wilmington, DE from July 17th through August 1st. Performances will begin 7:30 pm on Wednesday through Saturday and 6:00 pm on Sunday. As always, patrons are encouraged to bring food and beverage, and to arrive early for pre-show entertainment. New this year: pre-order your own gourmet box meal from The Greenery! See website for menu and further details.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Admission is FREE for kids 5 and under. On Sundays (Family Days), admission is FREE for kids 10 and under, with paid adult admission. Group rates are available, contact groupsales@delshakes.org.

Founded in 2003, the Delaware Shakespeare Festival is a non-profit organization presenting professional theatre and educational programs to further the understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s works for the residents of the Delaware Valley.

CAST

Viola: Eliza Hofman
Orsino: Gregg Pica
Olivia: Molly Cahill Govern
Malvolio: Brian McCann
Sir Toby Belch: Luke Moyer
Sir Andrew Aguecheeck: Thomas Weaver
Maria: Emily Cheney
Feste: Adam Altman
Sebastian: Derick Loafmann
Antonio: Sahr Abu
Curio, Priest, Ensemble: Ben Morrison*
Sea Captain, Ensemble: Mark Sherlock*
Valentine, Ensemble: Madi Houff*
First Officer, Ensemble: Samantha Katorkas*
Second Officer, Ensemble: Jackie Read*

CREATIVE TEAM

Director: Karen DiLossi
Dramaturg: Allison Koop
Stage Manager: Danielle B Rose
Scenic Designer: Simon Harding
Costume Designer: Regina Rizzo
Lighting Designer: Joshua Schulman
Sound Designer & Composer: Jeff Wuollet
Properties: Genevieve Fanelli
Choreographer: Karen Getz
Vocal Coach: Allyson Good
Assistant Director: Carolina Millard*
Apprentice Stage Manager: Molly Hayeslip*
(*Denotes 2009 College Apprentice)

For more information, visit www.delshakes.org.