As You Like It
- Directed by Robert Quinlan
- Original music by Jordan Coughtry
- Co-adapted by Robert Quinlan and Jordan Coughtry
In this joyful comedy, Rosalind and Orlando fall in love at first sight, but are forced to flee the dangers of the court. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind teaches clumsy Orlando the way to a woman’s heart—hers, to be exact. The young lovers in the forest of Arden delight in luscious nature, love, life, companionship, and song…until Fortune makes everything right again.
- Preview: June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- 8 p.m. Performances: June 28, 29, July 19, 27, August 3, 9
- 7:30 p.m. Performances: July 9, 10, 17, 24, 25, August 1, 6
Ewing Theatre
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On stage: 'Like It' a great introduction to Shakespeare
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- Synopsis
- Artists & Cast
- Dramaturgical Notes
ACT 1
Fraternal strife shakes up the court! Usurped by her younger brother Frederick, Duke Senior finds refuge in the Forest of Arden. Meanwhile, Orlando is frustrated because his jealous older brother Oliver neglects him. Orlando challenges the formidable wrestler Charles and wins—both the match and the heart of Rosalind, Duke Senior’s daughter. But Rosalind is banished from the court. Before she leaves with her cousin Celia and Touchstone the clown, Rosalind disguises herself as Ganymede, a young man. Meeting some shepherds on the outskirts of the forest, Rosalind decides to buy a ranch to live the rustic life. Meanwhile, Orlando also escapes Oliver’s treachery into the Forest of Arden, where he meets Duke Senior’s band of merry men. Orlando passes the time by pinning love poems to Rosalind on the tree trunks. Rosalind, still disguised as Ganymede, discovers the crude verses. She decides to play a trick on Orlando, offering him advice “man-to-man” so that he may successfully woo the woman he adores.
ACT 2
Rosalind amuses herself playing the counselor to everyone’s romantic problems, but her meddling backfires. When she tries to coach the lovestruck shepherd Silvius, Phoebe ends up falling in love with Rosalind instead. Touchstone uses his courtly suave to woo Audrey, a simple country girl. Suddenly, Oliver appears in the forest with urgent news: Orlando was wounded by a lioness while trying to save Oliver. Rosalind faints upon hearing this terrifying news, while Oliver and Celia fall instantly in love. Rosalind finally decides that her disguise has gone on long enough. Gathering everyone, she prepares to reveal the truth…
Synopsis by Kee-Yoon Nahm
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Assistant Director |
Gina Cleveland |
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Scenic Design |
David Nofsingerᵘˢᵃ |
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Costume Design |
Gretchen Halle |
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Lighting Design |
Robert Fulton |
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Sound Design |
M. Anthony Reimer |
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Stage Manager |
Isaac Krispin |
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Fight Director |
John Tovarˢᵈᶜ |
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Fight Captain |
Sarah West |
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Dialect and Text Coach |
Thom Miller |
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Original Music |
Jordan CoughtryӔ |
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CAST At Court |
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Rosalind, daughter of banished Duke Senior |
Jessica Dean Turner |
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Orlando, brother to Oliver |
Chauncy ThomasӔ |
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Touchstone, a court entertainer |
Jordan CoughtryӔ |
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Oliver, the older brother of Orlando |
Fred GeyerӔ |
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Duke Frederick, brother to Duke Senior and usurper of the throne |
Kevin McKillipӔ |
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Celia, daughter of Duke Frederick |
Maya Vinice PrentissӔ |
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Le Beau, a courtier |
Nathan StarkӔ |
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Charles, the court wrestler |
Loren Jones |
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Adam, the faithful servant of Orlando |
Chris Terven |
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In the Forest |
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Duke Senior, Sister to Duke Frederick |
Lisa Gaye DixonӔ |
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Jacques, Lord to Duke Senior |
Nisi SturgisӔ |
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Amiens, Lord to Duke Senior |
Aidaa Peerzada |
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Phebe, shepherdess |
Ashley Hart Adams |
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Silvius, shepherd in love with Phebe |
Sebastian Grimǂ |
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Audrey, shepherdess in love with Touchstone |
Sarah West |
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William, country lad in love with Audrey |
Antonio Lasanta |
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Corin, shepherd |
Loren Jones |
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Oliver Martext, local country Vicar |
Brian Kim |
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Citizens and Foresters |
Tori Delaney, Isa Guitian, Molly Martinez-Collins, Troy Schaeflein, Caitlin Wolfe |
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Understudies |
Tori Delaney (Duke Senior), Sebastian Grimǂ (Duke Frederick), Isa Guitian (Rosalind), Brian Kim (Le Beau), Antonio Lasanta (Orlando), Molly Martinez-Collins (Celia), Aidaa Peerzada (Touchstone), Troy Schaeflein (Oliver), Sarah West (Jacques). |
Æ Member of Actor's Equity Association
‡ Actors' Equity Membership Candidate
usa United Scenic Artists
ˢᵈᶜ Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
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