Revel in mistaken identities, triviality of love this weekend in “Twelfth Night”

Winters Shakespeare Workshop (WSW), a Winters Friends of the Library program, will inspire laughter through mischief-making and humorous events this weekend.

Under the guidance of directors Megan Abbanat and Olivia Caserta, WSW partici- pants will be performing Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. on the Winters City Park playground stage.

“Twelfth Night” follows the story of twins who are separated following a shipwreck.

Viola decides to disguise herself as a boy and becomes entangled in a love triangle that only grows more confusing with the reappearance of her brother Sebastian. The story explores multiple themes including deceit, disorder, madness, the triviality of love and a case of mistaken identity. This year’s cast features teenage actors are supported by a troupe of younger dancers who kick off the show by engaging the cast in a dance battle. The performances are free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to view the production. There will be refreshments for sale during intermission. Theplayground area will be closed during the performances to prevent noise from overwhelming the play. For more information, visit wfol.org.