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much ado about nothing

playwright
William Shakespeare

Director
rowan derbyburras

ProducerS
Peggy Bonesteel and Becky Laird

Approximate Running Time:
2 hours 45 minutes


synopsis:

Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other. While their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they’re in love, their young sidekicks Hero and Claudio start a romance of their own. But false accusations, broken promises, and even a nutty and bumbling police force may prevent a happy ending. Much Ado About Nothing is one of the greatest romantic comedies ever, full of colorful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare’s wittiest wordplay.

CAST

Thank you to our cast and crew that have already put in so much work into this production!!


Benedick- David DiLego
Beatrice- Alicia Banach
Hero- April Palmer
Claudio- Austyn Bevins
Don Pedro- Julianna Banach
Don John- Ethan Alshrue
Margaret- Jen Benjamin
Ursula- Grace Baker
Dogberry- Charlotte Norris
Verges-Taylor Cammer
Balthazar/Friar Francis- AJ Banach
Borachio- Andy Sebranek
Conrade- Shannon Smullen
Watchmen- Kevin Cahoon, Katie Pierson, Nathalie Stapleton, and Terri-Ann Bradley
Messenger/Sexton- Nathalie Stapleton
Leonato- Scott Mitchell

PRODUCTION TEAM

Producers….. Peggy bonesteel & becky laird
Director….. Rowan derbyburras
Music director…A.J. banach
Stage Manager….. richard mcentire
Set Design & choreographer….. Holly ray sherrer
Costume Design…..Fabienne Nadeau
Light Design…..Don mackechnie
Sound Design…..
Set Construction…..nate fletcher
set decoration & props…..julianna banach
House Manager…..david martin
program…art kilmer
Program Design….. kimberley findlay
Publicity…..Alise Certa
Poster Design….. kimberley findlay
Box Office Manager…..billie hall
Executive Producer….. cindy mackechnie

PERFORMANCE DATES

Friday, may 1 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, May 2 @ 7:30PM
SUNDAY, May 3 @ 2:00PM

Friday, May 8 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, May 9 @ 7:30PM
SUNDAY, May 10 @ 2:00PM


Friday, May 15 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30PM