The Q Brothers'
Funk It Up About Nothin'
January 21
February 13, 2011
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
a "hip-hoptation" of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
created and directed by GQ and JQ
A hilarious, irreverent feast of verbal performance.
Chicago Tribune
The Play
A fresh urban take on a story as old skool as love itself, and complete with a live DJ, B-boys and girls, MCs and divas, Funk It Up About Nothin’ is more than a rom-com street party with bangin’ bass. It's an outrageous “hip-hoptation” based on the Bard’s classic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Whether you’re looking for a great night of hip hop or a new way to think about Shakespeare, Funk It Up About Nothin’ delivers an intense, high energy story like no other.
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The Players
Creative Team
GQ Creator/Director
JQ Creator/Director
Brian Sidney Bembridge Scenic Design
Debbie Baer Costume Design
Toby Knyvett Lighting Design
James Savage Sound Design
Melissa Veal Wig and Makeup Design
Cast
Jillian Burfete Hero/Lil Boi
Jackson Doran Claudio/Judge
Postell Pringle Don Pedro/Verges
GQ Don John/Leonato/Dingleberry
JQ Benedick/Borachio
Ericka Ratcliff MC Lady B/Big Jon