Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

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UCR’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production presents

Twelfth Night

By William Shakespeare

Director: Melanie Queponds Scenic Designer: Tyler Yaish Costume Designer: Landis Maren York Lighting Designer: Ben Tusher Sound Designer: Jeremiah Turner

November 5-14, 2026 ARTS Studio Theatre

Shipwrecked on a strange shore and separated from her twin, Viola disguises herself and plunges into a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and sharp-witted comedy in William Shakespeare’s classic play.

Please be advised that this production includes strobe lighting effects, and contains adult subject matter, sexual themes, choreographed violence with weapons, and depictions of alcoholism.

The performance length is approximately two hours and twenty-five minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

View or download the program.

Please join us for a talkback with the dramaturg and members of the cast and production team following the November 13th performance.

Tickets (On sale October 26, 2026 AT 8:00AM): $15 General, $12 students, UCR alumni cardholders, senior citizens, & children. Currently enrolled UCR Students can reserve one complimentary ticket online when tickets go on sale. All ticket sales are online or via QR card at the venue. Cashless payments only (credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

There is no reserved seating so arrive early for the best seats. The performance will begin promptly at the announced curtain time and latecomers will only be seated at an appropriate pause in the program. No exchanges or refunds will be made, except in the event a performance is canceled.

Cast: Duke Orsino: Eric Ortiz Curio / Officer / Priest: Artie Song Sebastian / Valentine: Diego Caraves Galindo Viola / Cesario: Carmen Barthe Captain / Antonio: Marshall Esguerra Sir Toby Belch: Nathan Reiner Maria: Maya Smith Sir Andrew Aguecheek: Mattias Villasenor Feste: Juan-Manuel Cardona-Flores Olivia: Juliette Lazard Malvolio: Zirei Chu Fabian: James Medina