Love's Labor's Lost
February 7
March 26, 2017
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Marti Maraden
February 7
March 26, 2017
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Marti Maraden
Elegantly staged and acted…the cast works in
high style
Chicago Tribune
Zesty and fun...a winning comedy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
King Ferdinand of Navarre’s “no fun” edict includes scholarly endeavors, quiet contemplation and complete commitment to chastity for three entire years. His closest courtiers reluctantly sign on. But this is a comedy and it doesn’t take long for everyone to figure out that the whole thing is a bad idea and rules are meant to be broken—especially when the French Princess and her beautiful entourage arrive on the scene. The young men’s studies soon give way to secret letters and amorous vows as the women set out to teach the men a thing or two about love. The puns fly and the playwright’s wordplay take flight in this playful romantic comedy about young love with a surprising conclusion where real-life lessons are suddenly revealed. Former Artistic Director of Canada’s Stratford Festival Marti Maraden returns to Chicago Shakespeare to stage this charming comedy, following her celebrated productions of Much Ado About Nothing and Othello.
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“★★★★ Gorgeous production… marvelous, delicious and wonder-filled,” raves the Chicago Stage Standard.
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Creative Team
Marti Maraden Director
Kevin Depinet Scenic Designer
Christina Poddubiuk Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Keith Thomas Composer / Music Director
Richard Jarvie Wigs & Make-Up Designer
Matt Raftery Choreographer
Larry Yando Verse Coach
Cast
Taylor Blim Katherine
Manny Buckley Marcáde
Nate Burger Berowne
Allen Gilmore Don Adriano de Armado
Alex Goodrich Costard
Jennie Greenberry Princess of France
Mario Guzman Le Beau
Julian Hester Dumaine
Drew Johnson Forester
Aaron Lamm Moth
David Lively Holofernes
James Newcomb Boyet
Madison Niederhauser Longaville
Maggie Portman Jaquenetta
Steven Pringle Dull
Laura Rook Rosaline
John Tufts King of Navarre
Greg Vinkler Sir Nathaniel