Cast photos by Maureen Martinez: THE MAN OF DESTINY by George Bernard Shaw, Archive Theatre Company, February 6 - 29, 2020
(photographs via Maureen Martinez, A Spark of Whimsy)
Who was Napoleon before he became an Emperor? Find out in this hilarious, intimate comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Join us in an intimate 19th century tavern setting in a historic setting for an evening of raucous, witty fun and watch the ultimate battle of the sexes. Will Napoleon be defeated before he even embarks on his career of conquest? Framed with a new translation of the sultry letters of Napoleon to Josephine, and served up with a liberal side of romance, this is the perfect Valentine’s theatrical feast.
Under the direction of Garrison Martt and Jennifer Rose Davis, and produced by Stephanie Moore, THE MAN OF DESTINY stars Michael Rodriguez (Napoleon Bonaparte), Maggie Thompson (The Mysterious Lady), Ryan Blakey (The Lieutenant), and Stephen Cook (Giuseppe).
A fierce young general . . . a mysterious lady . . . a furiously funny battle of wits . . . all over a love letter. Who was Napoleon before he became an Emperor? Find out in this hilarious, intimate comedy by George Bernard Shaw.
Following its epic and critically acclaimed Cyrano de Bergerac, The Archive Theater, along with Pioneer Farms, presents a new interactive theatrical experience set in the Napoleonic era. Travel back in time to a late 18th-century tavern, where a young Napoleon Bonaparte has paused for an evening’s rest after his first triumphant win at the battle of Lodi. Listen to 18th-century music from live musicians, eat French and Italian delicacies, and play period tavern games as you watch the machinations of The Mysterious Lady and the bumbling of the entitled Lieutenant.
Join us for an evening of raucous, witty fun and watch the ultimate battle of the sexes. Will Napoleon be defeated before he even embarks on his career of conquest? Framed with a new translation of the sultry letters of Napoleon to Josephine, and served up with a liberal side of romance, this is the perfect Valentine’s gift for that special someone.
The Man of Destiny
by George Bernard Shaw
The Archive Theater Company
February 07 - March 01, 2020
A limited run of THE MAN OF DESTINY by George Bernard Shaw, a comic drama about an epic battle of the sexes between a young Napoleon Bonaparte and a Mysterious Lady set in the romance and danger of 18th-century Italy, will be presented as a co-production of The Archive Theater and Pioneer Farms at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, Texas 78754.
Shows are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m and Sundays at 5:00 p.m. February 6 - 29, 2020. There is no show on Sunday February 16. Special low-cost Educational Performance Thursday February 20, 2020 at 1 p.m.
Tickets to THE MAN OF DESTINY are $25 each for General Admission, $20 each Seniors, and $15 each for Students and Groups of 6 or more which can be purchased by E-mailing info@thearchivetheater.org. To learn more and purchase tickets online, please visit thearchivetheater.org or call 512.923.2387.
Beverages and Food will be available for purchase prior to performances at the Tavern. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter: @ArchiveTheater and on Instagram: thearchivetheater.
The running time of THE MAN OF DESTINY is approximately 75 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. For production pictures and video visit: https://www.thearchivetheater.org/the-man-of-destiny
