“Much Ado About Nothing” by Rainbow Company Youth Theater

“Much Ado About Nothing” is a comedic play about misunderstandings, love and deception. The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrives in the town. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly altered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. The second romance, between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice, takes center stage as the play continues, with both characters’ wit and banter providing much of the humor.

Much Ado About Nothing
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Cassandra Krupp
“Much Ado About Nothing” auditions 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Register for an audition time here. Please find the audition sides for “Much Ado About Nothing” at the following link. Take a moment to review the sides and familiarize yourself with the characters. Feel free to choose specific roles you’d like to audition for.

Performances Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 16-18, 2024
Showtimes Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 2 p.m.

One of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedic plays, “Much Ado About Nothing” centers around themes of misunderstandings, love and deception. The plot follows two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrives into town. It showcases the humorous and dramatic consequences of deceitful relationships, but ends in highlighting the transformative power of love and honesty.