Titus the Clownicus August 11, 2007

"Titus the Clowincus" is a hilarious revenge drama for all ages. In the hands of The Actors' Gang, Shakespeare's bloodiest and most macabre drama becomes rip-roaring family fare. While Shakespeare took his inspiration for "Titus Andronicus" from the gory theater that was played to bloodthirsty circus audiences between gladiatorial combats, the inspiration for "Titus the Clownicus" comes from the circus itself. FREE performances take place outdoors in Culver City's Media Park every Saturday and Sunday morning from August 11 though September 2 at 11 am.

Titus the Clownicus is leader of the Red Nose Army. He returns home with his entourage of clowns and puppets victorious after defeating the Green Noses in the Battle of the Clowns, but immediately sets off to avenge the deaths of his sons, and the clown wars escalate. Moral of the story: if someone is mean to you, don’t be mean back or everyone will just be mean for ever and ever.

The outdoor production, which has been condensed to run just under an hour, incorporates many elements already familiar to Gang audiences, including live music, masks, puppets, commedia and lots of spectacle.

Media Park is located next to the Ivy Substation at 9070 Venice Boulevard (near the intersection of Culver and Venice Blvds.) in Culver City. Two hours free parking is available throughout downtown Culver City; the Ince Parking Lot (corner of Culver and Ince) is directly across the street from the park.

Official Website: http://www.theactorsgang.com