FOMO (Or What Shakespeare Did During the Plague)
A Quarantimes Play
Written by The Cast and Creative Team
About The Play
FOMO (Or What Shakespeare Did During the Plague)
Written by The Cast and Creative Team
When the plague hit London, the greatest playwright in history was forced to close his theatre doors. And then he got to work. During plagues, Shakespeare wrote many of his most important and impactful works, invented new words, and crafted some of the most beautiful poetry every created.
Flash forward to 2020: a group of teenagers are unsure about their place amidst the global pandemic, and feeling the pressure to make this time count for something. But what?
FOMO (or What Shakespeare Did During the Plague) is a collectively-created play, rehearsed and performed live online.
A mix of contemporary and classical motifs, styles, fears, and desires woven into a new narrative.
Recommended: Ages 13+ (contains adult language)
Running time: Approx 1hr 15 mins
Peformances: August 5-8, 2020 at 7:30pm on Zoom
This performance is possible thanks to the generous support of the Rozsa Foundation and the Calgary Foundation. The Rozsa Foundation is a philanthropic organization known for effective support for the Arts in Alberta through granting, arts leadership programs, research, advocacy, community involvement and the annual Rozsa Award. The Foundation builds on the legacy of Drs. Ted and Lola Rozsa, who were acknowledged champions of the Arts through their support of not-for-profit arts organizations active in the City of Calgary.
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Cast and Crew
Jamie Dunsdon
Director
Jamie is the Artistic Producer of CYPT, as well as a frequent director, designer, playwright, and props builder. Jamie is also the Artistic Director of…
Meredith Johnson
Stage Manager ((Also Zoom Wizard))
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