Capricornucopia

as so cunning, so ruthless, and so completely amoral that it horrified even the Borgias. The Little Prince as told by Machiavelli combines these two enduring masterpieces, producing a charming and whimsical story of brutally pragmatic political realities, told with childlike wonder and ruthlessness! Join the Little Prince as he travels to different planets (those big flat disks in the sky that the sun revolves around), meeting funny new people and subjugating them! Watch as he cleverly employs Machiavellian techniques — flattery, treachery, blackmail, deceit — to exploit their flaws and establish his own iron-fisted rule. Through his enchanting adventures, the Little Prince explores issues that are close to the hearts of all little princes and little princesses:

* Should I always keep my promises?

* Is it better to be loved, or to be feared?

* Should I show gratitude to people who help me? Is it the same as that once used by the Roman Republic and the Aetolian League to eject Macedonian phalanxes from ancient Thessaly in the time of Titus Livius?

...and many other questions all children ask, each illustrated so simply and clearly that even grown-ups will understand! Whether you are contending with the Papacy and the Duke of Ferrara to unite all Italy under a single banner, or just want to be top dog in kindergarten, The Little Prince as told by Machiavelli provides timeless lessons in dominance to ensure your long and prosperous reign. Join us at the MainLine Theatre (3997 St-Laurent) for a delightful hour of edutainment on these dates:

Saturday June 16 at 19:00 Wednesday June 20 at 20:15
Sunday June 17 at 22:00 Friday June 22 at 15:15
Monday June 18 at 18:00 Saturday June 23 at 19:45

Call 514-849-3378 for reservations! Or reserve online at http://www.montrealfringe.ca

Tickets $10 + $2 service charge — or only $8 + $2 service charge if you show us your copy of The Prince or The Little Prince! Written by Charles Roburn
Directed by Mireck Metelski

Featuring: Melissa Allina-Tayler
Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski
Cameron Sedgwick
Tali Brady

Capricornucopia is a production company formed by several writers whose birthdays all take place in late December or early January. Each year this group rents out the auditorium of the Atwater Library and invites friends to a joint birthday party. As entertainment for this goatstravaganza, each Capricorn writes a short play, which the guests perform onstage. This year, Capricornucopia brings one of these plays to the Fringe!