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C.A.G.E. Theatre Company
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The absolutely true story of Michael Hagins and how he did every Shakespeare play... or What You Will!
Michael Hagins may be the only African-American artist to ever take part in every play of William Shakespeare’s complete Canon. He tells the story of his work, going through the plays and the people that changed his life and guided him to this amazing feat; but as he recounts it all, he learns that with every great achievement and life changing moment, comes a great loss. Come and listen as Michael proceeds to tell his story... Shakespeare style!
Directed by Melissa Meli. Technical Direction and Stage Management by Adam Sherwin
This is the second one-man show that Michael Hagins has written. He is the writer of the autobiographical work Michael is Black, which won Best Solo Show in 2017. Michael Hagins recently debuted his original work The Senator Speaks for the African-American Initiative for the American Theater of Actors. He also is the writer of the NYC Fringe award winning production F***ed Up Fairytales, produced by Rising Sun Performance Company.
September 12, 2026 9.00pm
1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 13, 2026 1.00pm
1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 19, 2026 4.00pm
1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
The C.A.G.E. (Classical Avant-Garde Experimental) Theatre of New York City was started in 2004 by Michael Hagins, and brought classical and classic-themed works to a modern audience for over seven years. Its mission statement is to bring a renewed understanding of the famous works of the Greeks, the Renaissance and the Restoration to a new and updated audience, and bring out the appeal that have lasted for thousands of years. This is done by giving new looks and concepts to texts by modifying costuming, sets, and props, but without changing the text or plot in any way.
CAGE showcases the works of authors from varying times and shares the themes of other ages to understand history and how similar the life and times of then are very close to now.
- Michael HaginsPlaywright/Actorcage.theatre.company@gmail.com
- Melissa MeliDirectormelissajmeli@gmail.com
- Adam SherwinStage Manageradam.shrwn@gmail.com
- Nicole HaginsSocial Media Managermrandmrshagins@gmail.com
Accessibility & Content Considerations
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This event is appropriate for ages 13+
Warning: mentions of dementia and death of loved ones
Covid-19 Safety policy
This event does not require masks to be worn
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