RICHARD RODGERS AMPHITHEATER, MARCUS GARVEY PARK, NYC
IN THE PRESS
“A sequel that feels like a sweet summer frolic.”
– THE NEW YORK TIMES CRITIC’S PICK
“Would that we all could have a second act as fulfilling as Malvolio’s.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐
– TIME OUT NEW YORK
An irreverent comedy and sequel to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
It’s wartime. A lowborn steward, Malvolio, has risen to the rank of general. He is determined to seek vengeance on a cast of characters who tormented him twenty years earlier. Malvolio encounters Volina, the daughter of Duke Orsino and Duchess Viola. Dismayed by the apathy of her fellow nobles, Volina tries to pass as male to join the war effort. When she falls in love with him, Malvolio is sure her ardent displays of unbridled passion and awkward love letters must be a trick. How do we get past each other’s defenses? Can the right kind of love heal all wounds? MALVOLIO explores the difference between revenge and redemption.
GETTING TO THE SHOW
ACCESSIBILITY
Richard Rodgers Amphitheater is wheelchair accessible.
An ASL-interpreted performance will be happening on Sunday, July 23rd at 8:30 PM. Interpreters provided courtesy of Project 1 Voice.
RAIN POLICY
CTH shows go on rain or shine, so it’s always best to assume the show will perform as scheduled. In the event of rain, the start of the performance may be delayed; however, the performance will begin as soon as it is possible to do so. Performances may also pause for sudden changes in weather, but will resume as soon as weather permits. We will only cancel in extreme weather conditions, and will post alerts on our website and on social media with as much notice as possible.
DON’T MISS THESE PERFORMANCES
BY OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SUMMERFEST, presented by Jazzmobile
Friday, July 7 at 7 PM: Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet
Friday, July 14 at 7 PM: Tammy McCann
Friday, July 21 at 7 PM: Sipho Kunene Woza Masakela
Friday, July 28 at 7 PM: Allan Harris Quartet
Chamber Music Center of New York
Thursday, July 27 at 7 PM
Young, Gifted and Black
Saturday, July 29 at 7 PM
VENDORS AT MARCUS GARVEY PARK
Saturday, July 8
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Brazen Flavas, Creole Soul, Dellajdesignz, FraMiATi, Greensicle Pop, Harlem Hoopz, MKT 116
Sunday, July 9
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Brazen Flavas, Campbell & Carr, Chatterless, Closiist, Dellajdesignz, Greensicle Pop, Harlem Hoopz, HERBAS, MKT 116
Thursday, July 13
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- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Angel Rays Designs, Campbell & Carr, Chatterless, MKT 116, Museum Mile Art, Rica’s Tacos, Top 3! Games
Friday, July 14
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- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Angel Rays Designs, Brazen Flavas, Campbell & Carr, Chatterless, Dellajdesignz, FraMiATi, MKT 116, Museum Mile Art, Rica’s Tacos, Top 3! Games
Saturday, July 15
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Angel Rays Designs, Campbell & Carr, Chatterless, Dellajdesignz, FraMiATi, MKT 116, Rica’s Tacos
Sunday, July 16
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Angel Rays Designs, Brazen Flavas, Campbell & Carr, Chatterless, Cloiist, Dellajdesignz, MKT 116, Rica’s Tacos
Thursday, July 20
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- Community Outreach (7:00-8:30 PM): East Harlem Revitalization Corporation
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Arabella by Mansour, Brazen Flavas, Chiwara, Top 3! Games, Uptown Veg
Friday, July 21
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- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Arabella by Mansour, Aya Hand Fans, Brazen Flavas, Chiwara, FraMiATi, Harlem Needle Arts, Literacise, Top 3! Games, Uptown Veg
Saturday, July 22
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Afrikanspot, Arabella by Mansour, Brazen Flavas, Chiwara, FraMiATi, Green Handle 365, Harlem Needle Arts, Literacise, Uptown Veg
Sunday, July 23
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Chatman Cake, Brazen Flavas, Afrikanspot, MKT 116, Harlem Needle Arts, Literacise, Bädé, Rica’s Tacos, Sweetends, Campbell and Carr
Thursday, July 27
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- Community Outreach: Touro College (5:00-7:30 PM Health Screen), Columbia Dentistry (6:00-8:30 PM info table), Childrens Health Fund (6-8:30 PM info table)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Arabella by Mansour, Aya Hand Fans, Brazen Flavas, Campbell & Carr, Chiwara, HERBAS, Lady Lexis Kitchen
Friday, July 28
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- Community Outreach: Touro College (5:00-7:30 PM Health Screen)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Arabella by Mansour, Brazen Flavas, Campbell & Carr, Chiwara, Green Handle 365, Lady Lexis Kitchen, Pinchazo, Rebelorisha
Saturday, July 29
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- Community Outreach: On Point HRC (6-10:30 PM), Touro College (5:00-7:30 PM Health Screen)
- Vendors (7:00-8:30 PM): Arabella by Mansour, Campbell & Carr, Chiwara, Green Handle 365, HERBAS, Lady Lexis Kitchen
Featurette
Everyone is Welcome
Featurette
Who is Malvolio?
Featurette
6 Reasons to See The Show
CAST
* denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association
Déjà Anderson-Ross
US Maria
Stephanie Berry*
Olivia
Marcus Byers Jr.
Ensemble
Taylor Collier
Ensemble
John DeFilippo
Ensemble / US Valentin
Perri Gaffney*
Viola / US Nurse
Paula Galloway*
Maria / US Olivia & Viola
Matthew J Harris*
Fool
Brynlie Helmich
Ensemble
Marjorie Johnson*
Nurse
Kineta Kunutu*
Volina
René Thornton*
Orsino
Valériane Louisy
Ensemble
Tony Macht*
Valentin / Ensemble / US Curious
Collin McConnell
Curious / US Fool
JD Mollison*
Prince Furtado
CB Murray*
Father Topas / US Malvolio & King Chadlio
Al-nisa Petty*
US Volina
Nathan M. Ramsey*
Sebastian / US Orsino & Prince Furtado
Duane Shabazz
Ensemble / US Sir Toby Belch & Sebastian
David Ryan Smith*
Sir Toby Belch
Jonathan McClinton Smith
Ensemble
Timothy Wilson
Ensemble
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
MALVOLIO was developed with support from the Lark Play Development Center, the Playwrights’ Center, and New Dramatists.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s programs are made possible by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Baisley Powell Elebash Foundation, Booth Ferris Foundation, Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation, Jarvis & Constance Doctorow Foundation, Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Ford Foundation, Howard Gilman Foundation, Jerome L. Greene Foundation, Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, Loeb & Loeb, Lucille Lortel Foundation, the MacMillan Family Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mental Insight Foundation, Miranda Family Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, NYFA, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Nikko Asset Management, Play on Shakespeare, Richenthal Foundation, SHS Foundation, Tiger Baron Foundation, Sony Music Group, UMEZ, and Venturous Theatre Fund of the Tides Foundation