Much Ado About Nothing (2012)[]
by William Shakespeare[]
Summary: In this classic comedy by the Bard himself, Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a "merry war". While constantly verbally jousting, they proclaim their scorn for love, marriage, and each other. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are in love and set to be married. They conspire to set a "lover's trap" for Benedick and Beatrice. But when the evil Don John plots to break up the wedding by accusing Hero of infidelity, things take a downward turn for the happy couple. Will everything turn out alright for Hero and Claudio? Will Benedick and Beatrice finally confess their love for each other? Join us for the hilarity that is "Much Ado About Nothing"!
Production Staff[]
- Directors: Chuck Olsen & Kevin Carr
- Stage Manager: Chelsea Cranshaw
- Scenic Designer: Melissa Findley
- Lighting Designer: Patrick Campbell
- Sound Designer: Stephen Hodges
- Costume Designer: Michele Belson
- First Hand: Sarah Strom
- Master Carpenter: Todd Teagarden
- Textual Consultant: Brent Griffin
- Makeup Consultant: Brittany Jacobs
- Choreographer: Jim Hurst
- Electricians: Thomas Mahaffey, Megan Konyndyk, Caleb Goodman, John McDonald
- Set Construction/Scenic Painters: Paige Brand, Matt Bucior, Chelsea Cranshaw, Kevin Doar, Gwendolyn Gay, Ben Gilleland, Zakiya Jas, Laura Johnson, Thomas Mahaffey, Scott Mock, Bob Myers, Bethany Nelson, Barbie Nettles, Tim Nettles, Fred Palmer, Marcy Palmer, Joshua Rauch-Willis, Richard Rubino, Kiirah Smith, Mallori Willis-Rauch, Travis Young
- Crew: Mallori Willis-Rauch
- Musicians: Roger Foreman (Violin & Drum), Jaime Hammack (Flute & Pennywhistle), Steve Hodges (Guitar, Mandolin, & Drum), Heather Paudler (Viola & Viola De Gamba), Bret Woods (Vocalist & Drum)
- Production Coordinator: Theresa Davis
- Donor: The Beck Family
Cast List[]
- Beatrice: Laura Johnson
- Benedick: Lanny Thomas
- Hero: Gwendolyn Gay
- Claudio: Adam Braun
- Leonato: Alan Kagan
- Antonio: Richard Rubino
- Don Pedro: Joshua Rauch-Willis
- Don John: Travis Young
- Dogberry: Derek Nieves
- Borachio: Scott Mock
- Conrad: Jonathan Clow
- Margaret: Kiirah Smith
- Ursula: Zakiya Jas
- Friar Francis: Jim McMurtry
- Seacol: Zachary Sherry
- Verges: Daniel Gray
- Sexton: Gary Stilwell
- Messenger: Nicholas Beck
- Watchmen: Nicholas Beck, John McDonald
Production Calendar[]
Audition Dates:
Performance Dates: Feb 2-12, 2012
Ticket Sales[]
Attendance - 1,001
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