Live production by SPARC Theater opens August 9 at the Village Theatre
The Town of Danville, in collaboration with SPARC Theater, announces the summer production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Village Theatre. Performances are scheduled weekends from August 9 to August 25, with evening shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and matinees on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets and more information about the production are available at www.danville.ca.gov/sparc.
Directed by Lisa A. Tromovitch and adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc, Twelfth Night is a romantic comedy suitable for ages 12 and up and runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. SPARC Theater has delivered top-notch theatrical productions in vineyards, public spaces, performing arts centers, schools, and universities for almost two decades. In 2021, SPARC was honored as the East Bay's "Best Live Theater" for the third year in a row by East Bay Times readers.
The Village Theatre & Art Gallery building dates back to 1913 and has been part of the community since its start as the Grange Hall. The building hosts quarterly art exhibitions and numerous live performances annually. The Art Gallery and theatre box office are open Wednesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m; however, the box office will be closed through July 12 for a gallery installation. The box office is also open one hour prior to any live performance start time.
The Village Theatre is located at 233 Front Street in downtown Danville. For more information, please contact John Dunn, Program Coordinator for Performing Arts, at jdunn@danville.ca.gov or 925-314-3418. Tickets available now at www.danville.ca.gov/sparc.