Meet the Players – ImprovEd Shakespeare‘s Much Ado About Nothing. Performed by a cast of 8-14-year-old adolescents, ImprovEd Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing focuses on the story. At the same time, we also ask various questions. For example, “Who are these characters?” Likewise, “How are they connected?” And similarly, “What is going on?”
Although these questions appear mundane, however, they serve a purpose. In other words, addressing these queries help young people, as well as adults, understand Shakespeare better. But more importantly, they help us to be less fearful of the Bard of Avon!
Now, join the Players as they introduce, and comment on the plot as the story unfolds.
Performances: November 14-15, 2015, in Austin, TX.
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- VERGES | Dogberry’s side-kick and support. The real brains behind the operations?
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- CLAUDIO | Quick to love, quick to hate.
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- BENEDICK | Witty, cheerful, independent – a Renaissance man.
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- BORRACHIO | Clever and resourceful, but on the wrong team.
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- LEONATO | Father to Hero, uncle to Beatrice, dealing with them keeps his hands full.
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- DOGBERRY | Sheriff and Philosopher Extraordinaire. Too smart for all of us.
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- BEATRICE | Witty, cheerful, independent – a modern dame.
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- HERO | Innocent and lovely, the HEROine of the story.
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- DON PEDRO | The Prince, and a bit of a prankster.
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- URSULA | Lady-in-waiting to Hero, she’s always happy to join in the fun.
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- DON JOHN | Wants his rightful place in the world and will do anything to get it.
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To get to know them better, come and Meet the Players – ImprovEd Shakespeare‘s Much Ado About Nothing. On the whole, we believe you will get to know these characters much better when you see them perform on stage.
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Performance
Each fall and spring, ImprovEd Shakespeare develops a new production for live performance. In honor of the traditional Renaissance traveling troupe, during a period of a few weeks, we present Kid-friendly plays at various venues around town. Our Players, between 3rd-11th grade, gear themselves with playful, as well as engaging interpretations of works by the Bard of Avon. Suitable for all ages, each performance runs for about an hour.
Furthermore, these shows are always FREE. However, we gladly accept Donations! Additionally, visit ImprovEd Shakespeare, Shakespeare for Kids by Kids on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. And don’t forget to click on our BLOG for the stories behind these videos.
