Hastings College Theatre to present Shakespeare’s comedy ‘As You Like It’
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Exile, mistaken identity and forest magic are coming to Scott Studio Theatre for Hastings College Theatre’s period-accurate production of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, “As You Like It,” which runs April 16-19.
When a tyrannical Duchess banishes Orlando and Rosalind from her court, they and their companions head into the Forest of Arden to find a new life among the trees. What begins as a desperate escape turns into a hilarious journey of self-discovery, where romance and ruses collide.
This fresh retelling will have additional twists and turns to keep modern audiences on their toes.
Shows run from Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Scott Studio Theatre (806 N. Turner Avenue).
Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for seniors and non-Hastings College students (cash only). Admission is free for Hastings College students, employees and Bronco Booster Club members.
Tickets can be reserved by emailing [email protected]. The house will open 30 minutes before each performance, and concessions will also be available for purchase.
“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare
Director — Blake Williams, visiting instructor of theatre
Assistant Director — Kathleen Lorenzen, assistant professor of theatre
Dramaturg (literary adviser) — Dr. Cat Clifford, associate professor of English
Cast
Orlando — David Udlock of Castle Rock, Colorado
Adam / William — Peyton Wallace of Bennett, Colorado
Lady Olivia — Maxwell Blankenship of Queen Creek, Arizona
Lady Celia — Emma Morelli of Thornton, Colorado
Lady Rosalind — Miah Fox of Paxton, Nebraska
Touchstone — Kaley Waite of Hastings, Nebraska
Charles / Amiens — Vinnie Nunnenkamp of Hastings, Nebraska
Dutchess Frederica / Jaques de Boys — Claire Jacobs of Norwood, Colorado
Dutchess Senior — Mahalia Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Corin — Saige Patocka of Brainard, Nebraska
Silvius — Charlotte Lafler of Littleton, Colorado
Jaques — Morgan Ashcraft of Limon, Colorado
Audrey — Grace Hartman of Hastings, Nebraska
Phoebe — Abbygayle Peeters of Limon, Colorado
Hymen — Rev. Doodle Harris, chaplain of Hastings College
Crew
Sound Designer — Jason Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Costume Coordinator — Claire Fuqua of Woodland Park, Colorado
Costume Crew — Maggie deFreese of Holdrege, Nebraska; Ayla Kephart of Chadron, Nebraska
Props Head — Maddie Kamler of Shickley, Nebraska
Props Crew — Felix Harris of Bonner Springs, Kansas
Scenic / Lighting Crew — Malinda Kamler of Shickley, Nebraska; Emma Mariel of Lexington, Nebraska; Ava Manhart of Omaha, Nebraska; Ember Thoreson of Crystal Lake, Illinois; Max Vertin of Hastings, Nebraska
Hair and Makeup — Abby Hardesty of Lincoln, Nebraska
Box Office and Marketing — Caspian Weeden of Pueblo, Colorado
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