The (NDSF) will present “Pericles” by William Shakespeare as part of the 2011 International Youth Arts Festival from July 3 through 11 near London at the Rose Theatre Studio in Kingston upon Thames, England.

Directed by NDSF Ryan Producing Artistic Director , the production features an international cast and crew. Two students from Notre Dame’s , Nicholas Brandt and Carolyn Demanelis, will participate in the production as well.

Brandt and Demanelis both received special travel awards from the .

“It’s certainly an honor to be invited to join such a wonderful collection of international artists,” said Skelton. “This production marks our entrance onto the world stage, brings increased recognition of our unique program and the University’s interest in promoting its leadership in the arts.”

The generously provided additional funding for this production.

The International Youth Arts Festival, in its third year of operation, shares and produces extraordinarily high caliber work in a variety of art forms. The NDSF is one component of that also includes the McMeel Family Chair in Shakespeare 91��Ƶ and . Its mission is to establish the University nationally and internationally as a center for the study of Shakespeare in performance.

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Contact: Kevin Dreyer, 574-631-5959, kdreyer@nd.edu

The University of Notre Dame’s , and will host “Films and Faith Weekend” on Feb. 25 and 26 in the Browning Cinema. This year’s festival theme is interfaith and feature films including “Vision – from the Life if Hildegard von Bingen,” Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.; “Ajami,” Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., and “A Serious Man,” Feb. 26 at 9:30 p.m.

“Vision – from the Life if Hildegard von Bingen” tells the story of Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen, accomplished writer, musician and scientist, who drew from her visions of God to command and advance the role of women within the Church in the 12th century. “Ajami” explores an Israeli community in which Palestinians, Israeli Arabs,

Christians and Jews try to coexist in a powerful drama that examines the intersecting lives of its diverse residents. “A Serious Man” is the Coen Brothers’ story of a physics professor who seeks out his rabbi for answers after his wife suddenly demands a divorce.

Tickets are $6 for the general public, $5 for faculty and staff, $4 for seniors and $3 for children and students. They can be purchased at the ticket office, by calling 574-631-2800 or online at .

Contact: Chris Sopczynski, 574-631-0457, csopczyn@nd.edu

The University of Notre Dame’s will present four plays in its 2010-11 theater season, beginning Sept. 30 (Thursday) with “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)” by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor and additional material by Matthew Croke.

The play takes a condensed and humorous look at the best-selling book in history. Performance dates are Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5 to 8 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

The remaining plays of FTT theater season are:

• “Boy Gets Girl” by Rebecca Gilman – This thriller addresses the adult dating scene and when pursuit crosses the line to stalking. It will be performed on Nov. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Nov 16 to 20 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m.

• “Proof” by David Auburn – This story explores the link between genius, madness and human relationships and how they can be as difficult and uncertain as establishing a mathematical proof. It will be performed Feb. 17 to 19 at 7:30 pm., Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 22 to 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb 27 at 2:30 p.m.

• “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” by William Shakespeare – In partnership with the , this tale of friendship and romance is one of the Bard’s earliest and most lyrical comedies and will be performed Apr. 5 to 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Apr. 10 at 2:30 p.m.

For ticket information contact the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office at 574-631-2800 or online. Theater subscriptions are now discounted at 50 percent off and purchasers are eligible for a reduced-price ticket to the upcoming Actors From The London Stage presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream “ by William Shakespeare.