Much Ado About Nothing
Associate direction and choreography for a reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing set in a public access TV studio. Dacha Theatre’s first Shakespeare production since pre-pandemic featured a limited “studio audience” joining us at the venue each night—while we live streamed the show for “viewers like you” at home!
”In this production of Much Ado About Nothing, the streets of Messina look very much like your favorite public access TV station. You’ll find quarreling lovers in front of the camera, scheming villains in the control booth, and inept heads of security trying to warm up the crowd. Enjoy a rollicking good time as you listen to the house band, settle into your seats, and get ready for hijinks on set as we cue “audience applause” for Much Ado About Nothing !” Directed by Nick O’Leary.
Photos by Brett Love and Adam LaPine.
Creative and Production Team: Stage Manager – Nate Olson, Production Manager – Claire Stark, Scenic Designer – Devin Petersen, Costume Designer – Brianna Schwartz, Sound Designer – Jerik Fernandez, Lighting Designer – Ryan Long, Projections/Graphic Designer – Evelyn Robertson Symons, Text Coach/Intimacy Director – Kate Drummond, Cinematographer – Mike Lion, Assistant Stage Manager – Haley Thomas
Cast: Beatrice – Emily Huntingford, Benedick – Casey Bowen, Claudio – Samuel Edgren, Hero – Beth Pollack, Leonato – Michelle Conklin, Margaret – Stephanie Roman, Antonio – Kristina Roy, Borachio – Ella Ruth Francis, Don John – Ben Swenson-Klatt, Don Pedro – Ben Symons, Dogberry – Sara Jo Geiger, Verges – Mimi Santos / Olivia Kridle, DJ - Nansi Dwendi / Kyle Levien