Workshop of a New Musical Inspired by Shakespeare's Sonnets

I Always Write of You

SEATTLE - Big Band Swing, Brazilian Bossa Nova --- even disco, all get paired with Shakespeare's sonnets in I Always Write of You, a new musical by David Duvall. Seattle Shakespeare Company will develop the musical through a workshop rehearsal process that culminates in three staged readings on October 25, 26, and 27 at 7:30 in the Center House Theatre.

Directed by Duvall, I Always Write of You explores the many aspects of love through a compendium of musical genres. Six performers (Ali Mohamed el-Gasseir, Jenny McMurry, Julian Schrenzel, Jenness Klein-Schrenzel, Stacie Calkins, Aaron Lamb) will sing, recite and re-invent the sonnets, revealing how these 400 year old works still to speak to contemporary audiences. After each performance, audiences are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop the play.

Tickets to the staged reading of I Always Write of You on Oct 25, 26, and 27 are now on sale for $15 each.

For ticket reservations, call the Seattle Shakespeare Company box office at (206) 733-8222 or go online at www.seattleshakespeare.org. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday 1:00-6:00 PM. During performance weeks, in addition to regular hours, the box office opens Saturdays 1:00-6:00 PM and Sundays 12noon to 4:00 PM. Seattle Shakespeare Company performs at the Center House Theatre at Seattle Center.