The Convent of Pleasure.(Theater review)

From: Shakespeare Bulletin | Date: June 22, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Presented for the Sixth Biennial International Conference of the Margaret Cavendish Society at Convocation Hall, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. July 9, 2005. Produced and Directed by Gweno Williams. Assistant Directors Gillian Brownson, Monika Karpinska, Stephanie Morley, and Calli Armstrong. Music by Freddy Wilkes and Stephanie Wit-ten. Choreography by Monika Karpinska. With Gillian Brownson (Lady Happy), Ashley Petrovsky (Madame Mediator), Michael Atlin (Princess), Jayson Brown (Monsieur Advisor, Gentleman), Laura Pomeroy (Lady Amorous, Convent Lady), Calli Armstrong ...

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