shakespeare's comedy of scheming, unmasking and reconciliation October 7, 2005

Much Ado About Nothing
Theater: Comedy
Shakespeare's comedy of scheming, unmasking and reconciliation.
Shakespeare at Stinson
Stinson Beach

Tickets : 14$,outside in the garden. Get your picnic basket.Kids free

Shakespeare at Stinson presents its productions in an outdoor theater near the beach. The outdoor theater has heat lamps, however, we advise that you bring warm clothing and blankets.

Play:

We find ourselves in the court of the governor of Messina - Leonato - who is father of Hero and uncle of Beatrice. The prince of Arragon comes to visit Leonato with his troublesome brother Don John and his friend Claudio. The main plot is the story of Claudio's courtship of Hero which is ruined by the intervention of Don John and his scheming. The matter is complicated considerably by the apparent death of Hero. Meanwhile, in the more famous subplot, we see Beatrice and Benedick begin to fall in love despite their perpetual battle of wits where they swear hatred of each other. One of Shakespeare's later comedies, audiences will enjoy the comic wordplay, schemings and unmaskings which conclude with the inevitable reconciliation and sprightly dance.