In partnership with Shakespeare Dallas, a new theatre company, VOX, has adapted Shakespeare’s epic poem The Rape of Lucrece to the stage. Lucrece will combine the ensemble’s deep understanding of text and its commitment to exploring the ways in which human sound, and hauntingly lyrical text, can resonate with an audience.

Lucrece
A new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece
Co-produced by VOX and Shakespeare Dallas
“Though my gross blood be stained with this abuse, Immaculate and spotless is my mind.”
Combining a deep understanding of text with a richly embodied vocal approach, VOX and Shakespeare Dallas co-produce this stimulating adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece. For mature audiences. Nudity & implied violence. Extended blackout.

Saturday, March 3, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2:00 p.m.

Stone Cottage Theatre
15650 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001

Single Tickets: $10
Single tickets go on sale February 20.

Festival Passes, which include one admission to each festival event and an advance reservation option, are currently available for $50.

Tickets and Passes must be purchased through the WaterTower Theatre Box Office at 972.450.6232 or online at www.watertowertheatre.org.

The mission of VOX is to give voice to thought. If the eyes are the window of the soul, then the voice is the car you get in to go out and visit your friends. Created in 2006 by three theatre artists who believe that voice and language are keys for communication, VOX draws upon a wealth of methodologies to unlock the speaker’s inspiration and place it firmly in the minds of others through sound. Working with texts, experiences and need, we explore the possibilities that the physical properties of sound offer to collapse distance between people and culture. Given that voice is fundamentally a means of unification VOX always works in partnership with others. Anyone who uses their voice is a potential partner of VOX.

VOX was founded this past fall by three local artists, Matthew Tomlanovich, Valerie Hauss-Smith, and Emily Scott Banks; who collectively bring a strong background in Shakespeare and voice for the actor. A new theatre company, VOX, named after the Latin for “voice”, brings their perspective of approaching extraordinary texts with fully embodied voice.

Website: www.voxeffect.com

The mission of Shakespeare Dallas is to utilize the works of William Shakespeare as a catalyst for producing the performing arts throughout greater North Texas. The company serves an audience of adults and children of all ages through year-round staged productions, a unique touring education program and community outreach services. A guiding focus of Shakespeare Dallas and its flagship outdoor performances is to make the arts accessible to all. Through this commitment, Shakespeare Dallas is uniquely qualified to provide the community with a blend of artistic purpose, creative energy and cultural richness.

Website: www.shakespearedallas.org

Chris McMurtry, Shakespeare Dallas
214-559-2778 ext. 0#
cmcmurtry@shakespearedallas.org