Shakespeare’s beloved comedy involves misunderstandings, needlessly complex schemes, and things overheard. Young soldier Claudio and fair Hero fall in love, but when villain Don John plots to besmirch her reputation and ruin their marriage, it takes an entire village, including their witty friends Beatrice and Benedick, her wise father, and a group of well-meaning but none-too-bright watchmen, to unmask the villains, reunite the lovers, and save the day.
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jim Holmes
Presented on June 20–22, 8pm, Drollinger Family Stage
Cast
Tory Devon Smith as Don Pedro
Henry Davies as Benedick
Carlo Dimayuga as Claudio
Paige Blosser and Lucas Tammariello as Balthasar
Eva Afshary as Messenger
Andrew Solari as Don John
Gabe Legg as Borachio
Ari Vozaitis as Conrad
Mark Lewis* as Leonato
Ronnie Clark* as Antonio
Alexandra Weary as Hero
Claire Voillequé as Beatrice
Meighan La Rocca as Margaret
Mikayla Benson as Ursula
Jacob Martin, S.J. as Friar Francis
Kevin Wetmore as Dogberry
Amelia Strange as Verges
Evan Flores as a Sexton
Riley McIntire as Hugh Oakcake
Keigan Tosh as Francis Seacoal
Kelsey Calcas as Watchman 1
Arthur Allison as Watchman 2
*Appears by permission of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Production Team
Set Design: Jason Sheppard
Costume Design: Kaylynn Sutton
Lighting and Sound Design: Rob Hillig
Props: Cate Chapman
Stage Manager: Amelia Tacy
Assistant Stage Managers: Maureen Beld and Nicholas Trafton
Dramaturg: Katharine B. Free
Assistant Directors: Gregory Jones and Athena Rethis
Intimacy Coordinator: Maria Lingbanan
Music Supervisor: Paige Blosser
Orchestration: Lucas Tammariello and Mikayla Benson
Sound Technician and Sound Board Operator: Maya Samarasena
Technical Assistant: Izzy Kellett
Special Thanks To:
Rachael DeBoer, Dean Bryant Keith Alexander, Leon Wiebers, Katie McFarland, Tammie Merheb-Chavez, Cecilia Adams, Brandon Hinke, and Actors Equity Association.
And our many supporters and donors who help keep Shakespeare on the Bluff free to the public, offering family entertainment to our neighbors in Westchester, Inglewood, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, the entire Westside and beyond! Thank you.
