Much Ado About Nothing opens June 8th
In Oklahoma Shakespeare's Outdoor Theater
OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING" by William Shakespeare
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2023 (Oklahoma City, OK)—Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park announces casting for Shakespeare's delightful comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing which runs June 8th-18th in the company’s new outdoor theater, the Shakespeare Gardens, located at 2920 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. The production is directed by Kathryn McGill. Tickets are on sale on the website www.okshakes.org
Claudio is pursuing the hand of the lovely young Hero. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick want nothing of love. Beatrice and Benedick’s verbal jousts are witty and sharp, each one calculated to wound. Yet, beneath their animosity lies a mutual attraction that neither dares confess —until circumstances force them to admit their true love. Filled with romance, intrigue and surprising plot twists, Much Ado About Nothing is the ultimate screwball comedy, a precursor to those famous movies of the ’30s and ’40s.
Starring as the witty sparring partners are Oklahoma Shakespeare Executive Producer, Tyler Woods as Benedick and Amanda Lee who was recently seen as Vanda in Venus in Furs as Beatrice. Bell Reeves plays Hero and Joseph Hoffman plays Claudio. The rest of the cast includes Joseph Mann as Don Pedro, Regan Rodgers as Don John, David Fletcher-Hall as Leonato, Jimmy Pike as Antonio/Verges, Tyler Malinauskas as Dogberry, Tiffany Tuggle as Margaret/Watch, Joshua Murray as Borachio, Justin Marlow as Conrade and Ore Oseni as Ursula.
The creative team for Much Ado About Nothing includes scenic designer Edward Morris; costume designer Lloyd Cracknell; and properties designer Britney Atkins. The production stage manager is Courtney Miles.
Much Ado About Nothing
Where: Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Address: 2920 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Theater: Outdoors in The Shakespeare Gardens
When: June 8-18
Time: Thursday and Sundays 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays 8pm
Tickets: www.okshakes.org
Rated: G
A Capital Campaign for the Shakespeare Gardens continues. Patrons and Donors have the opportunity to sponsor aspects of the outdoor venue such as benches and trees.
To support Oklahoma Shakespeare’s new venue, make a donation at okshakes.org/donate. Contributions are accepted online, over the phone and via mail: Oklahoma Shakespeare P.O. BOX 1437 Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
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About Oklahoma Shakespeare:
Founded in 1985 by Executive/Artistic Director Kathryn McGill and the late Jack O'Meara, Oklahoma Shakespeare has been bringing first-rate professional productions of Shakespeare and the classics to life in Central Oklahoma for 38 seasons. This season's shows will be performed outdoors in The Shakespeare Gardens and indoors at our newly renovated space in the Historic Paseo Arts District. The organization's educational outreach programs help Shakespeare come alive for students and teachers in classrooms throughout the state. OS is supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts, The Inasmuch Foundation, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, OCCF, and The Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park is a proud member of Actors' Equity.
Media Contact:
Tyler Woods
tyler@okshakes.org | 405-235-3700
The organization is equally driven by its commitment to its community, offering educational and professional development programs, and serving as a year-round social hub for locals and visitors alike.
OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, 2920 PASEO, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73103, UNITED STATES
(405) 235-3700