Much Ado About Nothing

UPDATE ON SHOWS: Due to positive COVID cases in the company, we have had to cancel all of our performances on August 19 and 20. We have RESCHEDULED the three shows for Friday, September 1 at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday, September 2 at 7:00 P.M., and a FREE SHOW Sunday, September 3 at 2:00 P.M. at the Off Center. Thank you for your patience and support!

The Foul Contending Rebels Theatre Collective is proud to present Much Ado About Nothing, co-directed by Rowan Derby and Becky Laird, August 17-20 at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts!

Shakespeare, like much of theatre, emphasizes the spoken word and how words can be sharpened into weapons, while also highlighting how much comfort the whisper of a loved one can deliver. Much Ado About Nothing is no exception. It is a beautiful example of the lovable chaos that is human interaction, and how we may spare the worst insults for those we care most or meddle with things that are better left alone: their love lives. Using the tarot archetypes as a guide, we plan on emphasizing the self-concept brought on by the classic Shakespearean characters in a new light. While times have changed, many of the experiences in Much Ado are universal to people trying to live their messy lives in a modern world. Famous for its borderline obscene comedy, from Dogberry, the bumbling Sheriff, to Beatrice and Benedick's "Merry War of Wits," Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most beloved and famous comedies for a good reason: it's for absolutely everyone.

We would like to thank our sponsors, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center and Vermont Federal Credit Union, for making this show possible. To donate to our production or become a sponsor, visit https://gofund.me/32c2f003 or contact foulcontendingrebels@gmail.com.

Due to a recent uptick in COVID cases in our community, we request that audience members wear a mask and stay home if they are sick.