Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare proves that falling in love isn't the preserve of the young...
Why see Much Ado About Nothing?
Is falling in love only for the young? Not according to Joe Dowling's take on Shakespeare's romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
The play centers on two couples: young lovers Claudio and Hero and middle-aged Benedick (played by Daniel Gerroll, A Christmas Carol) and Beatrice (Irish stage and screen actress Dearbhla Molloy), sworn enemies who become the victims of a clever scheme.
In a world where everyone eavesdrops, meddles and minds others' business, Benedick's friends fool him into believing Beatrice loves him and the women do the same for Beatrice. Thus begins their inevitable and entertaining journey to finding true love late in life.
This charming exploration of love and marriage, friendship and honor, delivers music, dancing and merriment, proving that falling in love is for everyone, young and old.
The Guthrie Theater's educational programming for Much Ado About Nothing is part of Shakespeare for a New Generation, a national program of the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
Cast
Balthasar - Robert O. Berdahl
Antonio - Raye Birk
Conrade - Michael Booth
Leonato - Dennis Creaghan
Borachio - Bob Davis
Ursula - Laura Esping
Verges/Friar Francis - Nathaniel Fuller
Benedick - Daniel Gerroll
Dogberry - Peter Michael Goetz
Margaret - Emily Gunyou Halaas
Messenger/George Seacoal - H. Adam Harris
Don Pedro - David Manis
Claudio - Bill McCallum
Don John/Sexton - Ron Menzel
Beatrice - Dearbhla Molloy
Creative
Director - Joe Dowling
Set Designer - Riccardo Hernandez
Costume Designer - Fabio Toblini
Lighting Designer - Christopher Akerlind
Composer - Adam Wernick
Sound Designer - Reid Rejsa
Voice and Language Consultant - Andrew Wade
Dramaturgy - Michael Lupu
Movement - Joe Chvala
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