Much Ado About Nothing

Crew List

House Manager- Maggie Munson

Ushers – TBD

Lights

Head- John Lucas

Jessa Hughes

Charley Cobb

Alan Peters

Elise Vigil-Cambron

Costume

Head-Chloe Cook

Maggie Graham

Oahn Pham

Savannah Johanson

Erica Van Voast

Props

Head- Christine Sharpe

David Ashby

Lindsay Moffitt

Maggie Munson

Sound

Head- Branson Mitchell

Mike Klein

Chris Aston

Run Crew

Head-Austin Mueller

Chris Jacobsen

Mitchell Harris

Steve Anderson

Chris Aston

Publicity

Head- TBA

Britney Willoughby

Brittany Bergeron

Make-Up

Head- Amy Altman

Lahné Annandale

Lacey Young

Nicole Case

Stage Flight Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing

Cast List (in order of appearance)

Leonato, Governor of Messina                        Lynn Nesbitt

Messenger(s) to Leonato                                Darra Stone

Hero, Leonato’s Daughter                               Meghan Sheehan

Beatrice, Leonato’s niece                               Alexandra Trow

Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon                          Collin Leydon

Claudio                                                            Kyle Black

Benedick                                                         George Tattum

Don John, the Bastard                                    J.T. Kent

Antonia, Leonato’s Sister                               Ely Bowlby

Conrade                                                           Chris Russell

Borachio                                                          Joe Bouvette

Margaret                                                          Beth Koeller

Ursula                                                              Shannon McKinnon

Balthasar                                                         Dan Gladem

Dogberry                                                          Jessica Canning

Verges                                                             Jenn Fantasia

Watch                                                              Chloë Cook

George Seacoal                                              Tommy Aston

Friar Francis                                                    John Burgesser

Sexton                                                             Brigid Dodge

Attendants, Lords/Ladies,

Wedding Guests, Members of the Watch       Amy Altman

Hayden Arter

Tamera McKiinney

Oanh Pham

Alex Reed

Austin Trow

Please initial next to the role to accept it.

Thanks to all who auditioned. As is always the case, I would love to work with all of you! There will be auditions for the second play during the 2004-2005 school year. There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all those cast on MONDAY 5/17 after school.

Much Ado Money
Expenses			Revenues
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Workshop	$200.00		Fees
Scripts	$100.80		Ticket sales 10/4-10/6
Music	$14.99		Ticket Sales 10/7
Wood/Pipe	$312.98		Ticket Sales 10/8 day
Wood/Pipe	$516.72		Ticket Sales 10/8 show
Truck rental	$19.00		Repayments
Music	$14.97		Ticket Sales 10/9 show
Costumes	$11.33
Masks	$35.00
Mask Supplies	$56.76
Seana set/costumes	$794.45
David props	$10.56
T-shirts	$702.51
Lattice	$95.60
Home Depot	$115.65
Boccherini	$15.99
Costume rental	$324.10
Posters	$37.50
Tickets	$19.00
Light Bulbs	$182.70
Pizza	$70.00
CD’s	$13.98
Hat	$10.99
Costumes	$13.98
Costumes	$14.65
Costumes	$63.23
Makeup	$65.74
Supplies	$32.26
Kinkos	$22.25
Gift Cards	$144.00
Pencils	$15.99
Props	$84.24
Set/Seana	$201.65
Program	$499.00
	$4,832.57

Character Descriptions – Much Ado About Nothing

Men

Leonato: A wealthy, elderly, governor of Messina. He is hopelessly devoted to his only daughter, Hero. He can be driven to fury and will fight for what he is devoted to, but generally enjoys the “ado.” A morally strong and determined father. He says several long monologues.

Don Pedro: A prince and military hero having just defeated his brother, Don John, in an insignificant battle. Almost regal, full of honor and charm. He is unflappable and full of the mirth that comes from victory. No long monologues, but plenty of scenes.

Claudio: Don Pedro’s lieutenant, a handsome, virile young whippersnapper with a passionate heart, a jealous constitution and a theatrical streak. Immature, capable of falling love or hating at a moment’s notice. Several long monologues plus a furious rage scene.

Benedick: The jokester, also one of Don Pedro’s commanders. He is forever making a joke, or behaving sarcastically, or both. Wary of women (especially Beatrice). He is quite bright, and loves to use language as both a weapon and a canvas, with his tongue the brush. Can be influenced by strong personalities and blinded by his own vanity. Several long monologues.

Don John: He just lost an attempt to defeat his brother in the family hierarchy. He is a bastard and is growly because of being a social outcast if nothing else. Looks harmless, but he is obsessed with revenge on his brother and the whole of Messina, and he likes being the bad guy. Not the brightest fellow, but unscrupulous and mean-hearted. Never happy.

Borachio: Don John’s henchman; also mad at Don Pedro. It is his idea to discredit Hero. Ends up being a wuss. Has one long speech.

Conrade: Another of Don John’s henchmen, another bad guy.

Dogberry: The ridiculous and malaprop-ridden constable of Messina. Thinks he is the brilliant and brave and masterful, but struggles mightily with thinking and speaking. The major comic player in the play, due to his misuse and miscomprehension of words.

Seacoal: Leader of the watch. He catches Borachio and Conrado.

Friar: A priest working with Leonato. Several long speeches at the weddings.

Female:

Antonia: Leonato’s older sister. Also good-hearted, but fiesty. She picks a fight with Don Pedro and Claudio. Several scenes and speeches.

Balthasar: A singer working for Don Pedro. She helps with the plot to foil Benedick and sings a lovely song.

Hero: Leonato’s daughter. Beautiful and innocent, she falls in love with Claudio and then is accused of betraying him. Many things are thought of her, but she does not do much. Does tease Beatrice and has some lovey-dovey speeches. Has to collapes and swoon.

Beatrice: Leonato’s niece and Hero’s friend. A strong-willed, passionate, highly articulate, and intelligent woman. She is determined to maintain her independence and shows a prickly wit to prove herself. She is “born to speak mirth.” Does have an emotional meltdown with Benedick, and is captured by the end of the play. Several long speeches and scenes.

Margaret: Officially, Hero’s attendant. Really her confidant and gossip partner. Flirty and talkative, a happy person who is caught in the plot to discredit Hero. Can be racy at times.

Ursula: Hero’s other attendant, also a gossiper. Helps fool Beatrice. Cute.

Verges: Dogberry’s assistant. Smarter than him, but not by much. Awed by power.