New World Shakespeare Company Presents Julius Caesar to Spotlight the Epilepsy Alliance of Utah
NWSC is known for its modern, cutting edge productions of classic Shakespearean scripts. The local theatre company began in 2012 as a group of artists who wanted to make classic stories more accessible to modern audiences without sacrificing the richness of the language. Each modernized production highlights a campaign to raise awareness for a local charitable cause that relates to the theme of the show. With this spring’s Julius Caesar, NWSC steps into a near future utopian society where gender is sometimes ambiguous, often fluid and always publically suppressed or hidden, in order to tell an old and familiar story of human vulnerability and societal behavior.
NWSC’s Julius Caesar will spotlight the Epilepsy Alliance of Utah. Director, Blayne Wiley says, “Several actors in our company or their family members have dealt with seizures as did Julius Caesar himself.” 1 in 26 people will experience seizures at some point in their lives and there are more people dealing with epilepsy that those dealing with Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis combined. The Epilepsy Alliance of Utah helps with everything from support groups for people with epilepsy and their families and friends to personal rights advocacy and resources for training and connecting with seizure service dogs. For more information go to UtahEpilepsy.org
Julius Caesar marks the third production in a partnership between NWSC and the Sorenson Unity Center whose mission is to serve as a community resource and gathering place where all cultures are celebrated and welcomed. The Center enhances lives through participation in visual and performing arts, education and community programs aimed at improving mental and physical well-being.
Julius Caesar will be performed at the Sorenson Unity Center’s Black Box Theatre 1383 South 900 West in Salt Lake City and will run April 30th - May 10th Thursday-Saturday performances begin at 7:00 pm and Sunday performances begin at 5:00 pm. $15 Tickets are available in advance online at NewWorldShakespeare.com or by calling: 801-719-7998.
A free Preview Performance for the neighborhood will be Thursday, August 7th at 7:00pm. Suggested donation: $10 A special Benefit Performance will be held Thursday, May 7th at 7:00pm. Admission to the Benefit Performance is free however donations are appreciated!
Don’t miss this exclusive two weekend run of New World Shakespeare Company’s Julius Caesar!
A portion of the proceeds from this production will benefit The Epilepsy Alliance of Utah which is dedicated to providing awareness and education about epilepsy and to fully including people with epilepsy into society, advocating for their personal rights, and providing assistance with their medical needs.
New World Shakespeare Company produces classic scripts with modern interpretations to relate to audiences more directly. Each production is also accompanied by a charitable campaign to raise awareness and money for a local cause that relates to the theme of the show.
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