Power struggle

History has its share of political leaders who were once viewed as enlightened rulers, but later regarded as tyrants as their power grew. Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar demonstrates what happens to one such politician who rises to such a level of power that he is perceived as a threat to liberty Nevada Shakespeare Company presents the play at 7 p.m. Sept. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First St. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for students and seniors. Call 324-4198 or nevada-shakespeare.org.