MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Sophia Olsen

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BRT is excited to present a slice of summer romance in the dead of winter, one of the most iconic rom-coms ever written! Our production of Much Ado About Nothing comes to life in the heat of summer at a fancy campground for the wealthy, nestled amongst mountains and lakes. This is sure to warm your heart while it's cold outside!

Never acted on stage before? Find Shakespeare's language intimidating? That's OK! Our goal is that this will be a collaborative and supportive space to get to know the Bard's work for actors and creatives of all skill sets and all abilities.

Not interested in being on the stage but curious about costuming, lighting, set, or other aspects of theatre-making? That's great! We'd love to get to work with you--drop us a line and let us know!

From the Folger Shakespeare Library:

"The primary plot of Much Ado About Nothing turns on the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war of words between Claudio's friend Benedic and Hero's cousin Beatrice often takes center stage. The play begins as Don Pedro's army returns after a victory. Benedick, a gentleman soldier, resumes a verbal duel with Beatrice, the niece of Messina's governer, Leonato. Count Claudio is smitten by Leonato's daughter, Hero. After Don Pedro woos her in disguise for Claudio, the two young lovers plan to marry in a week. To fill time until the wedding, Don Pedro and the others set about tricking Benedick and Beatrice into falling in love with one another. Meanwhile, Don Pedro's disgruntled brother Don John plots to ruin Hero's reputation and halt her wedding."

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AUDITION DATES
Tuesday October 15th at 6:30 PM
Thursday October 17th at 6:30 PM
&

Sunday October 20th at 4:oo PM

at

THE AMERICAN HOUSE

197 WATER STREET, KEENE

AUDITION DETAILS
• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A prepared monologue from Shakespeare's plays or poetry (does NOT need to be memorized!)
• Be ready to fill out an audition form (either online before auditions or at the auditions themselves)
• Be prepared to list all schedule conflicts on rehearsal days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sunday afternoons) through Feb 21st
• If you are unable to attend on the auditions dates but would like to audition, please contact
Stage Manager Katrina Feraco & Director Sophia Olsen
via email at kferaco@branchrivertheatre.org/sophiaolsen860@gmail.com

Rehearsals will start at the end of October/beginning of November and will be held in Keene and Marlborough.

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6 ​PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, and March 2nd

at the Marlborough Community House
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