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8PM  Saturday, April 21, 2012
OTHER DATES:
8PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 19
8PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 20

“Machiavelli’s L’Andria (The Girl from Andros)”

by Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli

Location is wheelchair accessible
You are witnessing a historic moment — the first English translation and performance of Machiavelli’s Andria. One of the first comedies represented in the early modern world, Terence’s Andria was considered a play par excellence. Machiavelli wrote two adaptations of Andria in the Tuscan vernacular between 1504–5 and 1514. We use the term “adaptation” because Machiavelli’s Andria does not revolve around the question of merely translating terms and concepts. By deciding when to intervene and change the text and when not to, Machiavelli reflected on history and its ability to be translated through time and language. Notably, the play depicts the struggle between an ancient and a new world order through the conflict between an older father and his son. The witty and cunning servant, Davos (representing Machiavelli), plays a major role. Davos manages to foil the older man’s plans and ensure victory for his son.

Part of Shakespeare at Yale, a semester of special events celebrating the Bard.

Website: YDC listing
Open to: General public
Admission: Free but register in advance
Instructions: Free tickets available in weeks preceding performance date: reserve at www.yaledramacoalition.org
Sponsor: Yale Italian Department; Shakespeare at Yale
Contact Information: Michael Knowles, michael.knowles@yale.edu
 
Production credits:

Director:  Sam Lasman
Producer:  Allison Hadley
Producer:  Michael Knowles

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