

| The City Theatre Company |
| 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, 78722 512-524-2870 info@citytheatreaustin.org |
| The City Theatre is the city's theater, a world class performing arts venue established for Austin directors, designers and performers who have one goal: the continued excellence in stage performances and the desire to bring that quality, committment, and service to the central Texas theatrical community. |
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| William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING |
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| THE CAST Don Pedro- Tyler Haggard Don John- Heath Thompson Claudio- Clay Avery Benedick- Kevin Gates Beatrice- Nikki Zook Leonato- Mick D'Arcy Antonia- Tracy Hurd Balthasar- Chris Casey Conrade- Maggie Bell Borachio- Stephen Cook Friar Francis- Casey Weed Dogberry- Robert Deike Verges- Toni Baum First Watchman- Darren Scharf Second Watchman- Eva McQuade Sexton- Leigh Hegedus Hero- Laura Ray Margaret- Terah Zolman Ursula- Leanna Holmquist Messenger- Lindsay Palinsky Directed by Bridget Farias |
| Shakespeare’s Sublime Battle of Wits and Wills. Considered one of the most popular and charming comedies, Much Ado About Nothing features the classic couple Benedick, an arrogant and confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner, who would rather exchange scorching insults than sweet nothings. However, the pugnacious pair is forced to forge a partnership in order to defend house and honor, and salvage the true love of Hero and Claudio after deceptions destroy the lovers’ wedding day. Will the earnest endeavor to restore a young romance elicit an unexpected change of heart for the effort’s unlikely collaborators as well? Witty wordplay, passionate poetry and clever plot twists make this the perfect romantic evening to share love and laughter. |
| June 13 - July 7 |