The Three Musketeers: A World Premiere Adaptation of Dumas' Swashbuckling Adventure
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum (1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290)
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The last date listed for The Three Musketeers was Sunday October 3, 2010 / 3:30pm.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Free on Topanga canyon or $5 in small lot
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Casual
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Dress warm for night canyon air & take a cushion/blanket
19 Goldstar Member Reviews
PK
The play itself was a lot of fun and the actors were having a great time. It's always nice to see a performance here and this was true once again!Written on Aug 02 2010
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Dorothy Comeau
Gyl Elliott
The Theatricum Botanicum is a lovely, outdoor canyon with a roomy stage. The actors were a bit uneven but the story was riveting and there was plenty of action for all ages. Our family had an enjoyable evening. We arrived early with a picnic dinner and found plenty of places in the gardens to sit and eat.Written on Jun 21 2010
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Alvira
It's our tradition for 14 years to see at least 1 play at Will Geer - this year we choose "The Three Musketeers" - our children are now grown up, but they still like to keep this family tradition and as every time - we weren't disappointed! The actors play from the heart and this is shows. Every one had a great time and we would defiantly recommend this to any one: the space itself adds to the atmosphere and enjoyment of this play! We will also see Hamlet this year and I am sure - it will be wonderful!!!Written on Aug 03 2010
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All for one, and one for all! Ellen Geer's world premiere adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' epic, swashbuckling The Three Musketeers sweeps into the outdoor theater at Theatricum Botanicum. The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is an enchanted oasis in the midst of L.A., offering affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.
The Three Musketeers is one of the greatest historical adventure stories ever written, and its heroes have become symbols for the spirit of youth, daring, and comradeship. The action takes place at the court of Louis XIII, where the musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, with their companion, the headstrong d'Artagnan, are engaged in a battle against Richelieu, the King's minister, and the beautiful, unscrupulous spy, Milady. Behind the flashing blades and bravura, Dumas explores the eternal conflict between good and evil. The grand adventure, replete with political intrigue, scandalous liaisons, murderous espionage and undying love, is set in the 17th century, but its message about upholding one's honor with unwavering devotion to friends and countrymen is never outdated.
"It's a story that most people assume they know because there have been so many film and stage versions," says Geer, who both adapted the novel and directs. "But we're going to bring the whole story to the Theatricum stage, not just the sensational sections. Usually, the character of Milady gets one scene in which she's portrayed as a sexpot; but as Dumas wrote her, she's an extremely complex, evil woman who can manipulate nations and governments. She was frightening and powerful in a time when women had no power. A huge part of Dumas' plot revolves around the history of the day, including the religious wars between the Catholics and the Protestants and the attempt by the French monarchy to destroy the Huguenots. Theatricum audiences are going to see the entire through-line that Alexandre Dumas wrote."
The Three Musketeers (Les Trois Mousquetaires) was first published in serialized form in 1844 in a Parisian magazine entitled Siecle. It caused a popular sensation, and long lines anticipated each new issue of the magazine. The French public could not get enough of Dumas' writing, which was the first to combine the historical novel and the Romance into a single story.