VOLPONE by Ben Jonson - A Kyogen Adaptation

Directed by Lluis Valls

Adaptation originally conceived by Jubilith Moore

At last, ten years in the making after it was first conceived, experience the full production of our Kyogen adaptation of Volpone, the 17th-century British satire about human greed, lust, and manipulation.

Volpone (The Fox) is a Venetian gentleman who pretends to be on his deathbed after a long illness in order to dupe Voltore (The Vulture), Corbaccio (The Raven) and Corvino (The Crow), three men who aspire to inherit his fortune. Each of them visits Volpone's house bearing a luxurious gift, intent upon having his name inscribed to the will of Volpone, as his heir. Mosca (The Fly), Volpone's parasite servant, encourages each man in turn to believe that he has been named heir to Volpone's fortune. However, the scheme spirals out of control as greed and deception escalate. Mosca’s manipulations cause chaos, leading to betrayals and unexpected twists in this biting satire of human folly.

DATES AND TIMES:

Friday, February 28, 7pm

Saturday, March 1, 5pm

Sunday, March 2, 2pm

Friday, March 7, 7pm

Saturday, March 8, 5pm

Sunday, March 9, 2pm

RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes with an intermission

VENUE: Theatre of Yugen’s NOHSpace (2840 Mariposa St., San Francisco, CA 94110)

TICKETS (General Admission): $35 (Regular) | $28 (Community Discount - if the price is a barrier)