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 tickets@hastings.edu. 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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