Kirk Davis, Jr. 2027 Annual Public Shakespeare Lecture
Margaret Cavendish’s 1668 play The Convent of Pleasure tells the story of a Princess who enters a convent of women, only to be revealed as a Prince in disguise. Neah Lekan's adaptation, directed by Sammie Moore, presents a tragicomic reimagining of Cavendish’s original, uniting scholarship and practice to tell a poignant and painfully familiar transfeminine story.
This dramatic reading will be full of familiar faces, featuring actors Rachael VanWormer and Mikayla Conley.
Join us after our matinee on Saturday for a special panel with guest scholars and the artists involved in this project. Information forthcoming.
WHEN: Friday, November 6th @ 6pm
Saturday, November 7th @ 2pm
WHERE: UC Irvine, the Little Theater at Humanities Hall
Register to receive parking information and directions to the venue.
REGISTER FOR FREE!
This event, funded by the Kirk Davis, Jr. Shakespeare Endowment, is part of "Shakespeare at Home," a series co-sponsored by Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts and Culture Initiative.