Much Ado About Nothing
August 8 - 17
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Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jenny Meisinger
Step into the sunlit courtyards of 1945 New Orleans, where Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' weaves a tapestry of laughter, romance, and delightful deception. Join the quick-witted Beatrice and charming Benedick as they engage in a battle of wits that conceals a hidden passion, while the sweet Hero and valiant Claudio navigate the unpredictable twists of love. A tale of mistaken identities and clever schemes unfolds, where every word is a dance and every glance a secret. As the characters navigate the unpredictable terrain of love, the audience is treated to an evening of infectious mirth and timeless storytelling. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece – a delightful journey into the heart of love, laughter, and the artful complexities of human connection.
Performances will take place on the lawn of the Inn at Brome Howard on Thursday, August 8, Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10, Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2024. Performances begin at 7:30 pm. There will be one matinee performance on August 11 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The matinee will take place at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, 47855 College Drive, St. Mary's City.
Content Advisory: Family-friendly - contains serious topics such as death.
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 min (in addition to a 15 minute intermission)
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Show Times: Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm. Sunday, August 11th Matinee at 3:00pm.
Adults $20; Special Discount Groups $17; Children 6-11 $15; Under 5 free (not recommended for young children)
NTP Members $16
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Jenny Meisinger
Step into the sunlit courtyards of 1945 New Orleans, where Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' weaves a tapestry of laughter, romance, and delightful deception. Join the quick-witted Beatrice and charming Benedick as they engage in a battle of wits that conceals a hidden passion, while the sweet Hero and valiant Claudio navigate the unpredictable twists of love. A tale of mistaken identities and clever schemes unfolds, where every word is a dance and every glance a secret. As the characters navigate the unpredictable terrain of love, the audience is treated to an evening of infectious mirth and timeless storytelling. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece – a delightful journey into the heart of love, laughter, and the artful complexities of human connection.
Performances will take place on the lawn of the Inn at Brome Howard on Thursday, August 8, Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10, Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17, 2024. Performances begin at 7:30 pm. There will be one matinee performance on August 11 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The matinee will take place at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, 47855 College Drive, St. Mary's City.
Content Advisory: Family-friendly - contains serious topics such as death.
Running Time: 2 hours and 15 min (in addition to a 15 minute intermission)
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Show Times: Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm. Sunday, August 11th Matinee at 3:00pm.
Adults $20; Special Discount Groups $17; Children 6-11 $15; Under 5 free (not recommended for young children)
NTP Members $16
CastBEATRICE - Jenny Meisinger
BENEDICK - Aaron Meisinger HERO - Allie Latham CLAUDIO - Noah Foster ANTONIA - Brittany Riddle LEONATO - Michael Waters DON PEDRO - William Frech DONNA GIANNA - Mallory Green CONSTANCE - Kate Larsson BORACHIO - Rachel Fusco MARGARET - Camilla Rodgers DOGBERRY - Levi Shaw VERGES - Alex Waters FRIAR FRANCIS - Tracy Labrie CHORUS - Elinor Belcher, Katie Labrie, Fi Meisinger, Lila Meisinger, LeiLani Rankin |
Production TeamPRODUCER - Sharol Buck
DIRECTOR - Beth Sanford ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Rebecca Waters STAGE MANAGER - J.H. Ogbourne ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Joy Belcher SET DESIGN - Beth Sanford LIGHT DESIGN - Jason Sprague SOUND DESIGN - Beth Sanford PROPERTIES DESIGN - J.H. Ogbourne COSTUME DESIGN - Carly Fessel |