Shakespearean comedy As You Like It presented by Lourdes’ Theater program

Lourdes’ Theater Vision program presents the light-hearted Shakespearean comedy As You Like It.  Produced by the National Players, U.S.-America’s longest running classical theater touring company, this Shakespeare story satirizes traditional notions of power, pastoral life, and love.

Shakespeare’s comedy tells the tale of a Royal court in chaos, with a battle for control between two powerful Dukes, a rebellious daughter and two brothers in dispute over their inheritance. The Forest of Arden provides a refuge where these colorful characters can sort out their troubles, define their rightful place and find true love.

As You Like It at shows at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5, 2009. All Theater Vision performances are held in the Franciscan Theatre of Lourdes College.  Tickets $10 per person. Call 419-824-3999.

The Theater Vision: Educational Theater Series of Lourdes College provides curriculum-based theater arts education opportunities for school groups and home school students in pre-K through college, and for the public.

Each season, 35-45 school-day performances are presented by professional touring companies in the 850-seat, fully-equipped Franciscan Center Theatre. Over the lifetime of the program, more than half a million students have benefited from Theater Vision programming.

To view the complete season visit www.franciscancenter.org and click on Theater Vision/Arts Education Workshops.