Production Staff
Director: James Ijames
Scenic Designer: Parris Bradley
Costume Designer: Janus Stefanowicz
Lighting Designer: Andrea Rumble-Moore
Sound Designer: Michael Kiley
Stage Manager: Magdalena Schutzler
Dramaturg: Alexandra Curth
Cast
Benedick: Leo Bond
Beatrice: Megan Slater
Hero: Mary Lyon
Claudio: Nik Menotiades
Dogberry: Elizabeth Meisenzahl
Leonato: Shawneen Rowe
Antonio: Brishen Miller
Don Pedro: Sisi Wright
Don John: Alexandra King
Margaret, et al: Kara Krichman
Ursula, et al: Heather Lemos
The Friar, et al: Mark Wheeler
Balthasar, et al: Mina Kawahara
Conrad, et al: CJ Miller
Verges, et al: Tara Demmy
Dramaturgical Resources
"Ijames' Much Ado About Nothing is a confection to be enjoyed by all."
"I have seen many professional productions of this play, but I got more about the heart of the play from this production than any of the more traditional productions."
"brilliantly looney."
"a colorful madcap adventure."
"undeniably warm and charming."
Shakespeare’s timeless romantic comedy!
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
Directed by James Ijames
April 10-22, 2018
Mischief and merriment abound in Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes. Don Pedro’s army may have succeeded in their skirmishes, but in Messina, an idyllic country estate, conflicts of the heart prove much more trying. As young Claudio and Hero fall madly in love, and Benedick and Beatrice reignite their combative courtship, we quickly see how love can bring out the best - and the worst - in all of us. In a whirl of masquerade balls, mistaken identities, Much Ado About Nothing offers intrigue, passion, and adventure.