The Tragedy of Cato
Written by Joseph Addison
Directed by Brandon Bark '13
September 29th, 2012
Princeton Battlefield
“Give me liberty or give me death!” “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country”.
These immortal lines were spoken by American patriots Patrick Henry and Nathan Hale, yet they are not original. They come from George Washington’s favorite play, Joseph Addison’s “Tragedy of Cato”.
The world is overrun with civil war. Pompey is dead. Caesar is virtual master of the Mediterranean. Only one man, and his small army, oppose him, camped on the shores of North Africa.
On Saturday, September 29, at 5 pm the Princeton Shakespeare Company performs Addison’s “Tragedy of Cato” at the Princeton Battlefield. Shuttles will be available from the UStore on University Place from 4-4:30. Come early for live music and games! THE PERFORMANCE IS FREE.