March on-screen performances at Orcas Center

||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER |||

This March, Orcas Center is pleased to present two on-screen events from the National Theatre Live in London. Filmed live in HD, these events get you the best seat in the house to high-caliber performances for a fraction of the cost! Don’t miss these modern twists on Shakespearean classics:

Saturday, March 11 at 11am: Much Ado About Nothing from NT Live. Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity. The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riveria has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love. A string of scandalous deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the adamantly single Beatrice and Benedick. Following his award-winning productions of Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night and Antony and Cleopatra, director Simon Godwin returns with this irresistible comedy, broadcast live from the National Theatre stage.

Saturday, March 18 at 12pm: Henry V from The Met Opera. Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power. Captured live from the Donmar Warehouse in London. Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his campaign encounters resistance, this inexperienced new ruler must prove he is fit to guide a country into war. Directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi), this exciting modern production explores what it means to be English and our relationship to Europe, asking: do we ever get the leaders we deserve?

Ticket prices range from $5-$47, with a “pay what you can” option to suit your personal budget. Call 360-376-2281 ext 1, or visit www.OrcasCenter.org for tickets and more information.