Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare's Comedy Set in the Caribbean
Folger Theatre (201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003)
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The last date listed for Much Ado About Nothing was Sunday November 29, 2009 / 7:00pm.
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The Gaming Table: A Restoration Comedy about Independent Women
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This lively, plot-driven comedy filled with strong women characters, gambling addictions, clever banter, romantic mismatches and more comes from an unlikely source -- Susanna Centlivre's Restoration Era play, first performed in 1706. The Gaming Table chronicles the goings-on at the gambling house of rakish widow Lady Reveller, where three independent-minded women -- one of them a politically-involved scientist -- play high-stakes games of cards, while their hopeful mates try to win their hearts. Eleanor Holdridge directs, and leads an all-female design team for this production, part of Folger's celebration of 1000 years of women writers. Learn More
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Veronica Faithe.
If you don't under Shakespeare's then this is not a really good play to see. The stage setting in the Caribbean was awesome and the actors were great in their roles. When they spoken in their Caribbean accent in plain modern day English it was easier to understand because it made their roles even more funny. The music set up every scene very well. Their reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick were the like the Bundy family in Married with Children... Finding the building was wired and hard at night. So do leave early so that you can find the building and parking on the street is hard as well. Have your "TomTom"Written on Nov 11 2009
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Layedi
I am not really into Shakespearean plays, but this rendition of one which was done with a Caribbean feel, made me enjoy this version much more. I definitely enjoyed this play "Much Ado About Nothing" and was able to follow the story in it's entirety. The play occurred on the stage, in the aisles and even for a few times, within the audience. Would I see this play again or something similar to it - yes I definitely would.Written on Dec 01 2009
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Kate Shereau
This was a joyous, well-acted and lively production of Much Ado. I've seen the play many times, but this was by far the best presentation ever. The actors were all wonderful, although special kudos go to Alex Perez for his role as Dogberry. He practically steals the show whenever he comes on stage. The production design was fantastic, setting it in DC in the Caribbean community was brilliant. The director deserves special praise for his staging of this wonderful play.Written on Oct 26 2009
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Carmen Davila
Excellent! The Caribbean theme helped to make the performance more understandable and colorful!Written on Nov 02 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed it and have recommended it to all of my friends.
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More Information About Much Ado About Nothing
Website
http://www.folger.edu/wosummary.cfm?woid=527
Description
From Washington City Paper's 2009 Fall Arts Preview:
"With any luck, Timothy Douglas's Caribbean update of Much Ado About Nothing will make an even more joyful noise. There’s reason to hope: Douglas made dazzling work out of Robert O’Hara’s uproarious Insurrection: Holding History at Theater Alliance a couple of years back, and his no-nonsense résumé includes the world premiere of August Wilson’s final play, Radio Golf. Bonus good sign: The guy who’ll be playing Benedick, the fast-talking, Beatrice-bashing smart-mouth brought to his knees by love? That would be Howard Overshown, a veteran of shows as diverse as Dael Orlandersmith’s Yellowman and Sarah Ruhl’s Passion Play." —Trey Graham