The Merry War of Courtship

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“Much Ado About Nothing features the most obviously modern of Shakespeare’s courting couples, Beatrice and Benedick. They are the direct ancestors of the ‘rom-com’ couple – the staple of Hollywood comedies since (at least) the 1930s heyday of Fred Astaire and … Continued

Faves, straight from the Directrix

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“Beatrice is ultimately my favorite character because she kicks ass, and you can cut that out if you like.” Much Ado About Nothing director Amber De Petro talks about what makes the play special to her, and what’s going to … Continued

Much Ado behind-the-scenes!

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SNoll Photography visited us on a beautiful warm rehearsal evening for a backstage look. Here’s some of the great images of the play in development. Join us for the finished product July 15 when Much Ado About Nothing, full-cast and … Continued

Much Ado For Much Ado

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Celebrate Madison Shakespeare Company’s 10th anniversary with our capstone production: a full-cast presentation of Much Ado About Nothing at Madison Country Day School Amphitheater! Tickets are available now through Eventbrite. Directed by Amber De Petro, this full-length comedy offers Shakespeare’s … Continued

Lovers In June Weather Update

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Lovers In June opens (and closes!) this weekend, so we thought you should know: The Saturday performance will be held rain-or-shine in the Tyranena outdoor beer garden. The Sunday performance at Paoli Schoolhouse Bistro will move indoors to the restaurant … Continued

Lovers In June, this weekend only!

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ICYM romance and rhyme, MSC returns to the great outdoors to kick off the summer Shakespeare season with Lovers In June, a special presentation at two of our favorite venues. Love scenes, surprising sonnets, and unforgettable moments coming your way … Continued