Although Twelfth Night was first performed over four centuries ago, it is still one of the most performed plays. However, not all productions stay true to Shakespeare's time period. As Shakespeare has continued to transcend through time, people have adapted his plays to their own times.
Recently, a high school did a modern production of Twelfth Night where they made the whole play about teenagers. The following is a link to the news story: http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/movie-guide/modern+twist+Shakespearean+classic/9192564/story.html
This adaptation was performed about one year ago. It involves modern day costumes, a modern setting, some music ranging from the 1930s to present day, and they really turned it into a coming of age tale. The following is a link to the news story: http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2012-10-26/section/conservatorys-twelfth-night-gets-a-modern-makeover/
One modern day depiction gained a lot of popularity and made it into movie theaters; this depiction is She's the Man. It's set in a modern day private high school, appropriately named Illyria. The following is the movie trailer for She's the Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4OhwrMidSU
Recently, a high school did a modern production of Twelfth Night where they made the whole play about teenagers. The following is a link to the news story: http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/movie-guide/modern+twist+Shakespearean+classic/9192564/story.html
This adaptation was performed about one year ago. It involves modern day costumes, a modern setting, some music ranging from the 1930s to present day, and they really turned it into a coming of age tale. The following is a link to the news story: http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2012-10-26/section/conservatorys-twelfth-night-gets-a-modern-makeover/
One modern day depiction gained a lot of popularity and made it into movie theaters; this depiction is She's the Man. It's set in a modern day private high school, appropriately named Illyria. The following is the movie trailer for She's the Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4OhwrMidSU