Much Ado About Nothing From Colonials, A New Shakespeare Troupe
Miles Playhouse (1130 Lincoln Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90403)
- Full Price:
- $25.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00*
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The last date listed for Much Ado About Nothing was Saturday June 2, 2012 / 8:00pm.
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Get there early, parking in Santa Monica sucks!
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
Written on Jun 07 2012When I heard that this was happening at the Miles Playhouse, I was a bit wary because it never seemed like the most professional place to hold an event like this. However, when I got there, the seats were set up well on risers that made it look like more of a playhouse than I've ever seen it! We received a warm welcome before the play started, and the actors themselves were fantastic, with impeccable comedic timing and some excellent direction. This was the best production of Much Ado About Nothing that I've ever seen. The only thing I did not enjoy about this event was the stunning lack of parking, although that's not the fault of the theatre company but rather the poor setup of the area.
Goldstar Member
Written on Jun 04 2012The cast all did a great job. Loved the theatre, what a great intimate setting.
Annonymous
Written on Jun 04 2012Very disappointing. For a new company that states its mission "to bring Shakespeare to the West side", they need to "brush up" on casting and directing. The actors playing Benedick (very good), Beatrice and Leonato (good), others weak.
FortySomethingMonkey
Written on May 28 2012It's a good performance for a small theater. Nice costumes and while the set was simple, it worked well. Some actors were better than others, but there wasn't anyone awful or distracting. This is a nice classic performance of an easy to watch Shakespeare play.
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Description
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies. It tells the story of the return of a group of soldiers under the leadership of the Prince, Don Pedro, to Governor Leonato's estate in the sleepy Colonial Outpost of Messina. These soldiers are self-avowed bachelors, disdainful of marriage and fearful of the potential for dishonor by an unfaithful wife. However, Leonato's house is filled with lovely, unwed women, and boys will be boys and girls will be girls and the matchmaking begins immediately. After hysterical hi-jinxs and some not-so-hysterical misunderstandings,two of the reticent soldiers become eager grooms headed for the altar to be married.
Colonials is a newly formed Shakespeare Company. The cast is a group of well-trained and experienced professionals. The play is true to the original text -- there are no gimmicks or changes. The script is virtually uncut and the production runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The production is suitable for all ages, although young children will have trouble following the arcane language -- so will some of the adults. But for Shakespeare purists, the production will be a treat.
* The seats at the Miles are beautiful pressed hardwood, so it is advisable for you to bring a cushion for comfort.