La Salle High School Students Perform 'Twelfth Night'

La Salle High School stages a Steampunk “Twelfth Night”  Oct. 30 – Nov. 13

The La Salle High School Visual and Performing Arts Department will be presenting  William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night; or, What You Will,”  which opens Sunday, Oct. 30, Linda M. Grindstead Theatre, 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena. The production will be performed through Nov. 13.

“Twelfth Night” is Shakespeare’s uproarious tale of  sexual disguise, mistaken identity,  mischief, and true love.

Giving the classic comedy an edgier vibe, director Jude Lucas has created a Steampunk costume and set design, mixing a Victorian style with a futuristic, industrial sensibility. As the department chairperson she must watch her budget, but she doesn’t scrimp on her students’ artistic experience. 

“While arts programs are being cut at other schools, we are lucky to have what we have here,” said Nicole Carlos, 17, of Pasadena, who will portray Maria, the conniving chambermaid.

The play, which has 14 characters and ensemble parts, will be performed by several different casts, allowing 38 students to act in one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies.

For many students, the school’s arts program helps them find their passion.

Connor Duffey of Sierra Madre, caught the acting bug as a sophomore at La Salle performing in “Lend Me A Tenor,” and now, as a senior, he is planning on being a theater arts major in college.

“I found the thing I’m good at. I was first apprehensive, but I found my passion here,” said Duffey, who will be portraying Sir Toby Belch.

INFO:

What: “Twelfth Night; or, What You Will”

Who: La Salle High School Visual and Performing Arts Department

When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 30,  Nov. 5, 6, and 12; 7 p.m. on Nov.  11, and at 6 p.m. Nov. 13.

Where: La Salle High School, Linda M. Grindstead Theatre, 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena

Tickets:  $12  for adults; $8 for students.

Information and reservations:  (626) 696-4415.