Much Ado About Nothing, 2023

Shakespeare in Performance presents
Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

March 22 - April 1, 2023

Directed and adapted by Travis Curtright, PhD

YOUR PLAYERS

Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon: John Scheck

Benedick, a gentleman of Padua: Matthew Jacques

Claudio, a young lord of Florence: John Paul Helms

Leonata, Governor of Messina: Julia Nelson/Genevieve Iannocone

Beatrice, cousin to Leonata: Katia Healy/Clare LeBeau

Hero, sister to Leonata: Analiese Hratko

Margaret, attending on and friend of Hero: Marina Curtright

Dogberry, an officer of the law: Sebastian Curtright

Friar Francis, a priest: Karl Chojnacki

Lorenzo, a servant: Simon Grambling/Simon Tan

Donna Gianna, sister of Don Pedro: Rosie Hall

Borachia, confidant of Donna Gianna: Mary Gay/Kira Imhoff

Arbor Players: Malcolm Curtright; Simon Grambling/Simon Tan; Mary Gay/Kira Imhoff

CREDITS

Assistant to the Director: Audrey Austin

Dramaturgy, Blocking Notes, and Stage Management: Cecilia Marsh and Iulia Goean

Hair and Makeup: Marina Curtright and Katia Healy

Dance and Warm-Up Leaders: Analiese Hratko, John Scheck, Marina Curtright

Dance Captains: Mary Gay, Malcolm Curtright, Julia Nelson, Analiese Hratko

Off Book Checks: Branden Pannell, Iulia Goean, Cecilia Marsh

Production Interns and Marketing: John Scheck and Genevieve Iannocone

Hospitality: Branden Pannell, Malcolm Curtright, Iulia Goean

This fast-paced adaptation explored the themes of love and friendship through vivid storytelling, audience interaction, and contemporary music and dance!