Thinking Cap Theatre Presenting 'Cymbeline'

Cymbeline cast
( Thinking Cap Theatre)

(Press Release) HOLLYWOOD, FL:  Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) continues its bold 15th anniversary season with Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, a rarely produced yet profoundly resonant play that fuses romance, tragedy, comedy and history into one dazzling story.

The production opens Friday, December 5, and runs through Sunday, December 14 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street, in vibrant downtown Hollywood. Six performances are scheduled with varying start times.

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Often called Shakespeare’s “kitchen sink” play for its thrilling mix of genres, Cymbeline takes audiences on an epic journey of love, betrayal, forgiveness and the resilience of the human spirit. At its heart is Imogen, one of Shakespeare’s most courageous heroines, whose intelligence, bravery and grace guide the tangled plot of forged letters, false accusations, mistaken identity and even severed heads toward a moving resolution of truth and reconciliation.

“Producing Cymbeline feels especially exciting in our milestone 15th season,” says Nicole Stodard, Ph.D., Producing Artistic Director of Thinking Cap Theatre, “Because it’s one of Shakespeare’s most adventurous works and arguably also his most cinematic and modern: think Game of Thrones meets Modern Family. 
Audiences can expect a visually stunning, fairytale inspired staging that captures the madness, magic and humor of Shakespeare’s gripping play. With its surprising reversals of fortune and sweeping character transformations, Cymbeline resonates as both timeless and timely, a story of resilience and reconciliation for modern audiences.

“Cymbeline is one of Shakespeare’s most underappreciated gems, and this production offers audiences a wonderful opportunity to rediscover its beauty and complexity,” says Bree-Anna Obst, Managing Director of Thinking Cap Theatre. “We are deeply grateful to our devoted patrons and funders whose support makes it possible for us to bring this spectacular work to the stage.”

Opening Night Tickets are $50, which include the following: live music (vocals by Jacqueline Rose and piano accompaniment by Izzy Thomas) and appetizers and refreshments starting at 6pm prior to the 7pm show; dessert at intermission; and champagne toast with the cast after the show.

Tickets for all other performances are $45, plus service fee are on sale now, and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/TCT-Cymbeline
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Support & Partnerships
Cymbeline is made possible with support from the National Endowment of the Arts, The Warten Foundation, Maurer Family Foundation, Hollywood Art and Culture Center, and The Our Fund Foundation.