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Julius Caesar
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Location
James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
Baltimore, MD
Summary

Shakespeare's political tragedy follows Brutus, Cassius, and the conspiracy that leads to the Ides of March. It examines leadership, loyalty, and stories told to justify power.

Description

JULIUS CAESAR is Shakespeare's gripping political tragedy, set in Rome on the brink of upheaval. Returning from victory, Caesar's rising power alarms senators who fear a slide toward dictatorship. Brutus, torn between personal loyalty and civic duty, joins Cassius in a plot that leads to the Ides of March. On a shocking night, his friends and countrymen assassinate Caesar. Will their power brokering save Rome's democracy? Or is it paranoia that threatens to throw the Republic into chaos and war? These questions and answers not only frame a complicated argument about heroes and tyrants, but an investigation into leadership, loyalty, community, and the stories people conveniently tell to justify what they have done. Tickets Performance Schedule: Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. (Preview) Thursday, November 5th at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 6th at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7th at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8th at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12th at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 13th at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14th at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: General Admission - $25 Senior - $20 Non-Coppin Student (with ID) - $15 Coppin Student (with ID) - FREE For Information on Group Sales call 410-951-3369. Parking is available on campus.

Event Contact
GHyatt@coppin.edu
(410) 951-3369