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ImageITHACA, NY -- Known for its feast of language, colorful comedy and plentiful pratfalls, Love's Labour's Lost is a Shakespeare play not to be missed. Cornell's Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts is will perform this seldom-produced play on its Kiplinger stage November 20-December 6.

"Because of the complexity of the play, its language and its large cast, theatregoers rarely have the opportunity to see this funny and multi-facted play," said Director Bruce Levitt, Professor of Acting/Directing.

One of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, Love's Labour's Lost is a coming-of-age story that begins when King Navarre and three of his noblemen renounce the world's pleasures -- especially women -- to pursue their studies. No sooner is the vow taken than the Princess of France and three of her ladies arrive at court. When the women find out about the vow, they doubt the men's resolve. Their prediction is justified as cupid's arrows strike quickly, replacing lofty thoughts with lovelorn looks.

The 18-member cast is comprised of both professional actors and Cornell students and features Ian Jones as King Ferdinand, Jeremy Flynn as Berowne, Myles Rowland as Dumaine, Chris Romeo as Longaville, J.G. Hertzler as Don Armado, Mary Gilliam as Princess, Katherine Karaus as Rosalind, Ariel Reid as Katherine, and Alicia Weigel as Maria.

The multileveled set is designed by alumna Sarah Lambert '85, with sumptious costumes by Sarah Bernstein, lighting by Dan Hall and sound by Warren Cross. Original music for the play is being composed by Greg Mackender.

Evening performances of Love's Labour's Lost are November 20-22 and December 4-6 at 7:30 pm. One matinee will be offered at 2 pm on December 6. A post-show discussion with actors and designers will be offered December 4.

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