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Margaret of Castello

Presented by Quo Vadis Theater Company at Historic Hoover Theatre

October 8-October 18, 2009

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This production is written by Cathal Gallagher, directed by Bob Rumsby, and is produced in conjunction with San Jose Youth Shakespeare. The play follows the inspirational yet short life of Margaret of Castello, who was born blind and disfigured in 1287. From a wealthy Florentine family, Margaret was isolated in a cell during most of her childhood. At the age of twenty she was abandoned at a shrine in Umbria, Italy. When street beggars took her...

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From a wealthy Florentine family, Margaret was isolated in a cell during most of her childhood. At the age of twenty she was abandoned at a shrine in Umbria, Italy. When street beggars took her in, Margaret found her way to a convent and became an inspiration to those around her, visiting prisoners and helping the sick and dying. After her death at the age of only 33, Margaret was made a patron saint for the unwanted and abandoned.

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Historic Hoover Theatre

1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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Tickets:
$12-$15

Times:
Tues-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm

Phone: 408-252-3530

Parking:

The primary parking lot for the Historic Hoover Theatre is located on the Southeast side of campus at Park Avenue and Sandringham Way. Alternate parking may be found at the lot located on the Southwest side of campus on Naglee Avenue. Parking is free.

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