Cymbeline
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Karla Boos
July 31–August 24, 2008
Outdoors in Mellon Park
Is it a comedy, a tragedy, a romance? Like Quantum, Shakespeare’s Cymbeline breaks the rules and doesn't care. At its heart is a journey of broken families and characters struggling through dense fog to emerge whole. Cymbeline is a tale about where we come from, who we are, and how we find our way home. Written late in Shakespeare’s life, this is a highly theatrical, no-holds Bard, with a cross-dressing heroine, Machiavellian villains, corrupt courts, regenerating countries, tyrannical kings, long-lost children, a wicked queen, star-crossed lovers ... and a Deus Ex Machina that resolves a plot with more ricochets than 'Desperate Housewives.'
Quantum’s 'Machina' comes with a special, local twist— a high-tech, outdoor design that includes collaboration by the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.
Location and Directions
Outdoors in Mellon Park
Corner of Fifth and Shady Avenues, Shadyside
Parking is available at the Ellis School lot, 6425 Fifth Avenue
On-steet parking is also available on Beechwood Boulevard
Visit Google Maps to plot your route.
Port Authority buses serve the Mellon Park area. Current schedules, fares and routes for public transit are available from the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
You can also plan a trip by visiting Google Transit.
Age Appropriateness
Suitable for high school aged students and older
Accessibility
Please call Quantum at 412.697.2929 for more information.
Nearby Dinner Options
To order a box dinner from Enrico Biscotti Cafe, call 412.697.2929.
Dinner orders need to be placed by noon the day prior to desired delivery. Sunday orders must be made no later than noon on the prior Friday. All dinners are $20 and will be delivered to the park at 6:30 pm
Check back soon for menu options.
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
Performances
Preview Performance
Thursday July 31 at 8pm
Press/Opening Night
Friday August 1 at 8pm with post-show champagne reception
Roundtable Review
Sunday August 3 at 8pm with post-show discussion
Regular Run Schedule
Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8pm
There is an additional performance on Tuesday August 19 at 8pm.
There is no performance on Saturday August 23
Please note that there is NO LATE SEATING for this performance.
Tickets
$35 on Opening Night
$25 on Wednesday and Sunday
$28 on Thursday and Friday
$30 on Saturday
There are a limited number of $15 student tickets available for select performances (with valid ID).
Members of TIX for Teachers, the Mattress Factory, and WYEP are eligible for discounted tickets. Receive $2 off with a valid ID—be sure to mention when ordering.
Please note: these offers are not valid in combination with other discounts.
Buy tickets online or call 412.394.3353.
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Box Office
Ticketing is handled by ProArtsTickets.
Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday 12–5:30 p.m.
412.394.3353 or buy tickets online.