Firebird Theatre is proud to present our fourth annual Shakespeare in the Park production this August: Much Ado About Nothing! Co-directed by Tristan Buss and Jimmy Utley, Shakespeare’s ultimate romantic comedy follows two pairs of lovers as they grapple with wit, gossip, and deceptions – both in jest and ill-intentioned – while vacationing on an estate in Messina.
Performances for this show will take place on both ends of the valley. Shows on the first weekend (August 22nd & 23rd) will take place at our traditional location of the Crested Butte Railroad Depot while the second weekend (August 29th & 30th) will be at the Quigley Bandshell on the Western Colorado University campus. Keep in mind that this will be an outdoor show, so be sure to bring raingear, chairs, and/or blankets with you! More information to follow!
Character Descriptions
BENEDICK: A lord and soldier from Padua. Companion of Don Pedro, friend to Claudio. Tricked into admitting his love for Beatrice by his friends.
BEATRICE: Niece of Leonato, cousin of Hero. Tricked into admitting her love for Benedick by her cousin’s gentlewomen.
CLAUDIO: A count from Florence. Companion of Don Pedro, friend to Benedick. In love with Hero. Tricked by John into believing that Hero is unfaithful.
HERO: Daughter of Leonato, cousin of Beatrice. In love with Claudio. Framed by John for infidelity in a plot to embarrass Claudio and Pedro.
LEONATO: Governor of Messina. Hero’s father.
DON PEDRO: Prince of Aragon. Tricked by John into believing that Hero is unfaithful.
DON JOHN: “The Bastard Prince.” Brother of Don Pedro. Frames Hero for infidelity as a scheme against his brother and Claudio.
ANTONIO: Brother of Leonato.
MARGARET: Waiting-gentlewoman attendant on Hero. Unknowingly used as part of John’s scheme to frame Hero.
URSULA: Waiting-gentlewoman attendant on Hero. Helps trick Beatrice into admitting her love for Benedick.
BALTHASAR: Attendant on Don Pedro. A singer.
BORACHIO: Follower of Don John. Used as part of John’s scheme to frame Hero.
CONRADE: Follower of Don John.
DOGBERRY: The constable in charge of Messina’s night watch. With the help of the Watch, he stumbles on evidence proving John’s lie false.
VERGES: Dogberry’s partner in the Watch.
FRIAR FRANCIS: A priest in Messina. Hatches a plan to fake Hero’s death to help prove her innocence.
SEACOAL: Watchman of Messina.
OATCAKE: Watchman of Messina.
SEXTON: A trial judge.
A Firebird Theatre Co. Production
Price
Free!
Age Range
Ages 12 and up
Dates
August 22-23, 29-30
5:30pm Doors, 6:00pm Show
Locations
The Crested Butte Depot
716 Elk Ave.
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Quigley Bandshell – WCU
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231
Nearest parking lots: the Depot (limited space) and the lot on Elk and 6th.
Green arrows indicate routes from closest parking lots.