Shakespeare in Prague: Imagining the Bard in the Heart of Europe

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), Department of Art is proud to present “Shakespeare in Prague: Imagining the Bard in the Heart of Europe.” The exhibit will be on display Monday, July 10 through Friday, Sept. 29, in the UIW Fine Arts Center Galleries.  An opening reception is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. 

The exhibition, “Shakespeare in Prague,” displays the history and depth of Shakespearean productions in central Europe and highlights the work of dozens of central European theater artists and designers. From the Machiavellian rise and fall of Richard III to the fantastical world of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” this exhibition explores the myriad ways stage design in central Europe adapted the bard’s plays into their world.  “The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodation with adequate notice.