Troilus and Cressida - LMU's Shakespeare on the Bluff
Come see Shakespeare's tale of love and war live under the stars at Loyola Marymount University. Troilus and Cressida July 18-20.
Location
LMU Drollinger Family Stage
1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045About this event
Troilus and Cressida is Shakespeare’s story of love and relationships during the Trojan War. Agamemnon has brought the Greeks to recapture Helen of Troy, bringing with him Menelaus, Ulysses, Ajax, and other Greek princes to battle with the princes of Troy: Hector, Aeneus, and young Troilus, who is in love with Cressida. But when Cressida is traded to the Greeks as part of an exchange, he sneaks into the Greek camp to learn that all is horrible in love and war. A bitter play about war and relationships and how we cope with learning that reality does not match our ideals, presented in a gender-reversed production.
Directed by Kevin Wetmore
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All our performances are approximately 90 minutes long, family-friendly, free and open to the community, and performed on LMU's outdoor performance venue, the Drollinger Family Stage. We invite you, your family, and friends to bring a picnic and join us for a night of Shakespeare under the stars. Doors open at 6pm.
Free! Registration is requested.
We recommend parking in the Drollinger Parking Lot on campus. Parking is free starting at 8pm on weekdays, and is free all weekend long. Additional information and campus maps at lmu.edu/shakespeare
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Photo from Shakespeare on the Bluff's presentation of Macbeth in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! We encourage you to arrive early and enjoy a picnic.
A very limited number of folding chairs will be provided by request only. Please bring your own seating - we recommend low folding chairs and/or picnic blankets to not obstruct anyone's view.
No - this is an open seating event, and you should plan to bring your own chairs or blankets to enjoy the show
Enter campus at the main LMU Drive entrance. At the second stop sign, turn right into the Drollinger Parking Structure. Please note, there is a charge for parking weekdays until 8pm, but is free after that and all weekend.
Other than service animals, pets are not allowed on LMU's campus, so it would be best to leave your furry friend at home!
The LMU bluff can get chilly at night. We recommend you bring a blanket and/or layers to stay cozy during the performance.