By Diana Hanford, Pierson Grant Public Relations

Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) continues its bold 15th anniversary season with Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, a rarely produced yet profoundly resonant play that fuses romance, tragedy, comedy and history into one dazzling story.

The production opens Friday, December 5, and runs through Sunday, December 14,2025 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in vibrant downtown Hollywood. Six performances are scheduled with varying start times.

Often called Shakespeare’s “kitchen sink” play for its thrilling mix of genres, Cymbeline takes audiences on an epic journey of love, betrayal, forgiveness and the resilience of the human spirit. At its heart is Imogen, one of Shakespeare’s most courageous heroines, whose intelligence, bravery and grace guide the tangled plot of forged letters, false accusations, mistaken identity and even severed heads toward a moving resolution of truth and reconciliation.

“Producing Cymbeline feels especially exciting in our milestone 15th season,” said Nicole Stodard, Ph.D., Producing Artistic Director of Thinking Cap Theatre, because it’s one of Shakespeare’s most adventurous works and arguably also his most cinematic and modern: think Game of Thrones meets Modern Family.

Audiences can expect a visually stunning, fairytale inspired staging that captures the madness, magic and humor of Shakespeare’s gripping play. With its surprising reversals of fortune and sweeping character transformations, Cymbeline resonates as both timeless and timely, a story of resilience and reconciliation for modern audiences.

“Cymbeline is one of Shakespeare’s most underappreciated gems, and this production offers audiences a wonderful opportunity to rediscover its beauty and complexity,” said Bree-Anna Obst, Managing Director of Thinking Cap Theatre. “We are deeply grateful to our devoted patrons and funders whose support makes it possible for us to bring this spectacular work to the stage.”

Opening Night Tickets are $50, which include the following: live music (vocals by Jacqueline Rose and piano accompaniment by Izzy Thomas) and appetizers and refreshments starting at 6pm prior to the 7 pm show; dessert at intermission; and champagne toast with the cast after the show.

Tickets for all other performances are $45, plus service fee, and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/TCT-Cymbeline